Senior Admissions Counselor (2 Positions) SUNY Maritime College

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the College in recruitment activities in a knowledgeable, professional, and effective manner to prospective freshman, transfer, and graduate students and their families
• Manage and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies within an assigned high-priority territory, including strategic travel planning, relationship development, and outreach aligned with institutional enrollment goals
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community colleges, four-year institutions, graduate feeder programs, and community-based organizations to support recruitment pipelines
• Identify and cultivate transfer and graduate recruitment opportunities, including articulation partnerships and academic program pipelines
• Conduct information sessions and presentations (in-person and virtual) for prospective students, families, school counselors, and community organizations across multiple entry pathways
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduate program requirements, financial aid opportunities, the Regiment of Cadets, and student life
• Review, evaluate, and render admissions decisions for freshman, transfer, and graduate applicants in accordance with institutional policies and academic standards
• Analyze territory performance, application trends, and enrollment data to inform recruitment strategy and adjust outreach efforts to meet enrollment targets
• Play an active role in yield initiatives, including admitted student events, transfer and graduate information sessions, and outreach campaigns designed to convert applicants to enrolled students
• Collaborate with campus partners including academic departments, Enrollment Services, Athletics, the Regiment of Cadets, and University Relations to support coordinated recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Affiliate in the planning and execution of on-campus admissions events, open houses, accepted student programs, and special visit experiences
• Support the campus visit program, including information sessions, campus tours, and specialized visits to ensure a high-quality experience for prospective students and their families
• Provide mentorship, guidance, or support to junior admissions staff or student ambassadors as appropriate
• Affiliate in staffing the Admissions Office and provide support for prospective student engagement during campus visits
• Respond to inquiries and communications from prospective students and families in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate and confidential records within the CRM and student information systems
• Attend on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including evenings and weekends as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of professional college admissions recruitment, or related higher education experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment territories and meet enrollment objectives
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Valid driver's license free of major violations and ability to travel extensively
• Lift up to 50 lbs