Graduate Admissions Recruiter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
• Three (3) years of full-time, direct experience in higher education student recruitment, admissions, retention initiatives, or related student services programs
• Experience using essential administrative computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace tools
• Must have, keep, and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License with a motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations (Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes")

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
• Professional experience recruiting graduate (masters/doctoral) students
• Demonstrated ability to engage a variety of stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff across diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds
• Experience working in a higher education institution with CRM systems (e.g., Slate) and student information databases like PeopleSoft
• Experience implementing successful outreach or recruitment plans and activities

About the Role

This position is part of the Graduate Admissions team, reporting to the Director of Graduate Admissions. The Graduate Admissions Recruiter will develop, implement, and manage a graduate student recruitment and outreach plan, build relationships with feeder institutions, and provide assistance to graduate programs on recruitment issues. The role involves representing the University at national and regional events, training team members, and managing multiple priorities. This is an on-campus position with off-campus recruitment travel.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Travel: Represent the University at conferences, college fairs, and professional events; plan and deliver on-campus, virtual, and off-campus recruitment experiences.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute data-informed recruitment strategies for master’s and doctoral programs; analyze institutional data and market trends; build pipeline partnerships.
• Communications & Outreach: Collaborate with the Graduate School Marketing & Communications team on multi-channel recruitment plans; manage shared graduate admissions communication channels.
• Relationship Building with Prospective Students: Engage prospective students through personalized communication; leverage Slate for pipeline management; facilitate connections with graduate program coordinators and faculty.
• Admissions Operations & Student Services: Review and process domestic and international applications using Slate and PeopleSoft; assist with cross-functional initiatives for a smooth applicant-to-student transition.
• Graduate Programs Partnership: Meet with graduate program directors to understand department needs; collaborate with campus partners to reduce systemic barriers to admission; ensure seamless outreach coverage.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Special Notes

This is a full-time, FLSA Exempt position based in Stony Brook, NY. Weekend hours may be required. Eligible for $4150 UUP annual location pay. Out-of-State Applicants: Must provide a valid driver's license and driving abstract within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date. We cannot sponsor work visas for this position. Salary range: $60,245 - $63,000.