Admissions Counselor - Albany, United States - SUNY

Description

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The University at Albany seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor participates in the planning and execution of the recruitment activities associated with attracting and enrolling students who represent the priority enrollment goals outlined for the Undergraduate Admissions Office. We seek a team member with demonstrated communication skills and enthusiasm to represent the University to prospective students, their families, and high school counselors in a territory that is to be announced.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of specific recruitment territories. This includes examination of regional student data and making qualified recommendations of sources for the acquisition of likely leads appropriate to the territory.
• Strategic travel for up to 8 weeks in the fall and up to 5 weeks of spring travel to meet with students and counselors at high schools, community colleges, and college fairs.
• Reviewing and evaluating applications to the University from these territories.
• Development of information programs in respective regions (e.g., information nights) for UAlbany, or in collaboration with other collegiate institutions for prospective applicants.
• Plan and manage post acceptance regional yield events
• Cultivation of relationships with high school counselors in assigned regions to serve as their primary point of contact/resource at UAlbany.
• Host on-campus visitors in a variety of formats for prospective students and families.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
• 1-3 years of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling or related field
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel extensively and work some weekends/evenings
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Slate
• Knowledge of the undergraduate experience at UAlbany or comparable institution

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Admissions Advisor, SL3

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link

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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

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Closing date for receipt of applications: This position will remain open until filled.

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