Admissions Advisor

About the role

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Admissions Advisor. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is responsible for processing freshman and transfer credentials, decisioning applications, recruiting prospective students from high schools and community colleges, and building and maintaining relationships with high school and transfer counselors.

Responsibilities

• Participates as the Advisor on Duty with a routine schedule which includes meeting with families, conducting information sessions, and answering phone calls.
• Responds to inquiries for information on admissions and participates in call campaigns to contact students who have expressed an interest in attending.
• Represents SUNY Brockport at on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as high school visits, college fairs and other various off campus meetings to promote the university.
• Reviews applicants' high school and college credentials and determines eligibility for admission.
• Conducts follow-up communications with applicants and organizes special on-campus recruitment events.
• Travels throughout assigned recruitment territory to develop and manage relationships within the respective territory.
• Serves on the transfer services team, processing degree audits and entering transfer coursework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Ability to confidently communicate and present information in both individual and large group settings.
• A strong commitment to supporting a diverse student population and enhancing student success.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and lift boxes as needed.
• Valid/clean driver's license to rent and operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• One to three years previous admissions, enrollment and/or student recruitment experience.
• Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner.
• Knowledge of local, regional and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies and tactics.
• Bilingual.