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Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of College Students? Join Our Admissions Team at SUNY Schenectady!

Are you passionate about guiding students on their educational journey? Do you thrive on meaningful connections, dynamic work environments, and the energy of recruitment season? SUNY Schenectady is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Admissions Advisor to join our team and help shape the future ? one student at a time.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Matriculated Enrollment, this full-time, 12-month represented position is based at our main campus in Schenectady, NY ? but your reach will extend far beyond. With extensive local travel and occasional out-of-area and overnight commitments, you'll be a key ambassador for SUNY Schenectady at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and more. Flexibility is essential, as some evening and weekend hours will be required to meet students and families where they are.

If you're ready to bring your energy, organization, and passion for higher education into a role that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

+ Provides personal counseling in regard to admission requirements and program choice

+ Coordinates, organizes and manages virtual and in-person information sessions

+ Serves as primary liaison for school counselors, college partners and educators

+ Represents SUNY Schenectady at on and off-campus college fairs, community fairs, and instant admit appointments

+ Reviews admissions applications and recommends admissions decisions

+ Manages yield communications to assigned students

+ Tracks student data and provides reports and analysis

+ Utilizes related technology-based systems (BANNER, Slate)

+ Availability to work evenings and weekends

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

+ One year of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling, or related field

+ A valid NYS Driver's License

+ Available to work evenings and weekends

+ Ability to frequently transport admissions recruitment materials weighing up to 40 pounds to recruitment events

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in planning and executing all facets of on-campus programs

+ Extensive knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) system

+ Experience with CRM systems (Slate)

+ Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.

Special Information:

+ VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

+ Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $43,405

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

+ Comprehensive health care coverage

+ Dental and vision coverage

+ A choice of retirement systems

+ A deferred compensation program

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

+ Discounted YMCA health club membership

+ Plus additional savings programs and perks!