Review Vacancy
AgencySUNY System Administration
TitleAdmissions Recruitment Advisor-New York City
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)
Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $65000 Annually
Duties Description The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Admissions Recruitment Advisor. This dynamic position will be responsible for increasing applications to SUNY campuses by recruiting students within the New York City/Metropolitan area, with a goal of enrolling 500,000 students by 2030. Individuals who are searching for an exciting opportunity and who want to make an impact on their communities are encouraged to apply.
Primary functions will include traveling to high schools and attending college fairs and developing relationships with students, parents, and guidance counselors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement office recruitment strategies and establish specific territory recruitment plans
- Serve as an expert regarding SUNY campuses, academic offerings, outcomes for SUNY graduates, and the marketing messages used
- Advise students, families, and counselors regarding admission guidelines, processes, transfer options, and financial aid options
- Utilize text and social media communication in recruitment efforts
- Establish and maintain relationships with school counselors and community-based organizations
- Work with supervisors to develop plans to target non-traditional college students, including adult learners
- Continuous assessment of outreach activities and utilize data to provide recommendations to leadership regarding the value of all recruitment initiatives
- Develop weekly and monthly reports to leadership regarding outreach activities
- Develop and maintain relationship with campus financial aid contacts
- Develop familiarity with non-SUNY competitors
- Respond to office inquiries
- - Stay up-to-date with admissions and higher education trends, and utilize to contribute to organization growth
Utilize technology to support assigned territory and other recruitment activities including Recruitment Plus and SUNY dashboards
Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to travel extensively, specifically during the Fall and Spring semesters
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and ability to work with diverse populations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience working in a team environment to manage projects from inception to implementation
- Ability to prioritize time and activities, showing initiative and handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in admissions or student affairs setting
- Extensive presentation skills
Additional Comments Additional Information:
- Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $55,000-$65,000, including $4000 yearly location pay.
- The state title for this position is Staff Assistant (SL-2) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
- Work schedule is full-time M-F, with occasional evenings and weekends required.
- This position will be based in New York City.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf
SUNY System Administration Benefits:
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
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