Admissions Advisor

Department: Admission - Undergraduate | Budget Title: Admissions Advisor | Local Title: First-Year Admission Advisor (Long Island)

About the role

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz seeks candidates for the position of Regional First-Year Admission Advisor who will report to the Director of Undergraduate Admission. This position is based in Long Island, New York, with primary responsibilities focused on recruitment and outreach within that region. While much of the work will be conducted in the field and within the Long Island territory, the position is not considered fully remote. Occasional travel to SUNY New Paltz is required to fulfill periodic on-campus responsibilities based upon operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment travel within Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York State
• Recruit prospective first-year students in Nassau and Suffolk County, including recruitment activity at Nassau and Suffolk Community College
• Application reading and decision making
• College transcript, AP, and IB credit evaluations
• High school transcript finalizations
• General information session presentations
• Regional recruitment events
• Communicate with prospective students and their families via calls, emails, and virtual appointments
• Travel to the SUNY New Paltz campus to participate in Undergraduate Admission events (e.g., Open House, Accepted Student’s Days, Weekend General Information Sessions)
• Respond to emails and phone calls from prospective students, parents, and college partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• 1-2 years of applicable job experience in university admissions

Benefits

This position offers full New York State benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country. View benefit summaries.

About SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz is a highly selective, public university recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities. The university values diversity, inclusiveness, and mutual respect, and seeks candidates who support these values.