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Position Information

**Job Title** Admissions Generalist (Utica, NY)

**Posting Number** S00591

**Position Type** Full Time

**Hours/Schedule** Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 09/08/2025

**Posted Salary** $60,450 per year

**FLSA Status** Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**If yes, please select:** All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Responsibilities include assistance with coordination, development and execution of Graduate, Online and undergraduate recruitment activities.

**Location** Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

**Open Until Filled** Yes

Major Responsibilities

+ Processes and reviews applications. Makes decision for acceptance or denial to the University based on program specifications

+ Recruitment: includes travel, telecounseling, interviews, follow-up contacts, attending recruitment fairs, high school and community college visits, coordinating and developing on and off campus programs, conducting Saturday information sessions and participating in other promotional events as required.

+ Engages prospective students via email, text and telecommunications, providing follow-up contact to prospective students to answer program specific or general admissions questions.

+ Travels locally and long-distance for recruitment activities: College Fairs, Career Fairs, Recruitment Events, off campus receptions, etc.

+ Conducts interviews for prospective students on and off campus.

+ Coordinates area receptions for recruitment purposes

+ Participates in campus visit programs and engages relevant faculty to enhance visit experiences for prospective students.

+ Assists with projects including participating in promotional events, territory management, social media campaigns and marketing collateral.

+ Assists with components of open house and other promotional events. May be responsible for special assignments.

+ Assists with daily administrative operations.

+ Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

+ Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

Driving Responsibilities

This position requires travel. Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines).

Travel

This position requires extensive travel.

**Supervises** This position does not supervise

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum two years experience in Admissions and/or Recruitment required

Minimum Skills/Abilities

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Requires organizational skills and good judgment.

+ Ability to be confidential.

+ Ability to work evenings, weekends as well as reasonable travel when necessary.

+ Valid driver’s license required at time of employment.

+ Possess technical skills in developing presentations and reports

+ Knowledge of Banner and/or Slate or another student information system is preferred.

Applicant Documents Instructions

**Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Three Professional References with Contact Information

Optional Documents