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Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Binghamton University · Binghamton, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$57k/yrFull-time

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character—shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life—promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement.

About the role

Binghamton University is seeking a qualified Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate recruitment through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students. This is a temporary, one-year, full-time position with a salary of $57,151. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self-motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to represent the University among prospective students, their families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Manage data and recruitment activities including high school visits, college fairs, hosting recruitment events, communication/outreach activities, virtual events, and innovative presentation methods.
  • Build a strong working knowledge of Binghamton University, its programs, policies, staffing goals, and history.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships and rapport with high schools, counselors, community colleges, community-based organizations, students, parents, alumni, and professional organizations to meet enrollment goals.
  • Build, implement, and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office-wide strategy and other related recruitment responsibilities.
  • Coordinate targeted area receptions and information sessions for recruitment and yield purposes with prospective students, applicants, parents, counselors, and alumni; may involve working with representatives from other colleges or universities.
  • Prepare reports and innovative proposals to help understand territories and further regional goals.
  • Participate in the development of operating goals; recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations.
  • Review applications as an active member of application reading committees.
  • Build and maintain queries using a CRM.
  • Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituent.
  • Guide students through the admissions process via counseling and motivational speaking.
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned markets, recruitment strategies, and trends to effectively recruit and enroll students.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Public speaking experience in both individual and large group settings.
  • Analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends.
  • Valid/clean driver’s license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
  • Valid passport, or ability to obtain one, to travel to international markets.
  • Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.
  • Bilingual or multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages spoken in key international recruitment markets.
  • At least one year of admissions, enrollment, and/or student recruitment experience.
  • Experience with marketing and leveraging technology.
  • Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner.
  • Understanding of data-based enrollment management techniques and sound, creative budget management.
  • Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of local, regional, and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies, and tactics.

Pay

$57,151 (temporary, full-time).

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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