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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Program & Recruitment Coordinator, Office of Career & Professional Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Madison, Wisconsin 🕑 Part-Time And Full-Time 💰 $50K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ September 20th, 2026
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University of Wisconsin - Madison is hiring a Program & Recruitment Coordinator, Office of Career & Professional Development to coordinate on- and off-campus recruiting programs for the Law School's Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD). The role manages the OCPD job bank, calendar, and weekly newsletter using the 12twenty career services platform, while serving as the first point of contact for student and employer inquiries.

Highlights
  • Coordinates on- and off-campus recruiting programs using the 12twenty Career Services Management platform
  • Updates the OCPD job bank and manages student and employer profiles and access
  • Oversees the OCPD calendar and weekly newsletter
  • Serves as the first point of contact for employer and student email and telephone inquiries
  • Assists in planning and executing OCPD events, including about six evening recruiting events per year
  • Handles OCPD's expenses and other administrative operations
  • Coaches students through the recruiting process and shares information about internship and employment opportunities
  • Offered as full-time (40 hours/week) or as little as 75% time (30 hours/week), based on candidate preference
  • Comes with a minimum full-time salary of $50,000, with starting pay commensurate with experience
  • May shift to partially remote work after a successful probationary period

Program & Recruitment Coordinator, Office of Career & Professional Development Full Description

The Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the University of Wisconsin Law School is seeking an energetic, service- and detail-oriented team member to support the Office’s efforts to provide Law students with rewarding career opportunities. OCPD provides a diverse study body with individualized career counseling, programming related to job search skills and resources, networking opportunities, and various recruitment programs, and facilitates pro bono and experiential learning programs.
The OCPD Program & Recruitment Coordinator will use the Career Services Management tool 12twenty to coordinate on- and off-campus recruiting programs, update the OCPD job bank, assist in planning and executing OCPD events, manage student and employer profiles and access, and manage the OCPD calendar. The Program & Recruitment Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for many employer and student email and telephone inquiries, manage the OCPD weekly newsletter, manage OCPD expenses, and assist with other administrative tasks necessary for the operation of OCPD.
Position can be hired as little as 75% time (30 hours/week) or up to full-time (40 hours/week) dependent upon the successful candidate’s preference.
Will require periodic evening work for OCPD recruiting events (approximately six events per year with substantial advanced notice).

Key job responsibilities
  • Provides students with information about internship opportunities, career planning, and/or employment opportunities and/or coaches students through the recruiting process
  • Proactively develops relationships and working knowledge of relevant industries
  • Schedules logistics and secures resources for on-campus recruiting activities
  • Serves as a point of contact for prospective employers providing advice and information about recruitment, engagement, hiring students, and addressing their needs
  • Manages Office of Career and Professional Development’s expenses, calendar, and additional administrative duties
  • Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college

Department
Office of Career & Professional Development, University of Wisconsin Law School

Compensation
Minimum fulltime (100% FTE) 12-month salary is $50,000, but starting salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and previous experience.

Required qualifications
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities
  • Proactive and creative approach to problem solving and process improvement
  • Strong computer competency and comfort learning and navigating various software and database platforms
  • Proven customer service skills
  • Commitment to supporting an inclusive student environment

Additional information
This position may be hired as a full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time as little as 75% time (30 hours/week).
Position may work partially remote after a successful probationary period, and mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor.

Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

How to apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume through the Jobs at UW website by the consideration date. Your cover letter should address how your previous experience and skills fulfill the required qualifications for this position.

Contact information
Questions may be sent to [email protected]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. Employment may require a criminal background check.