Company Description:
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning…
and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.
SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.
Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.
Job Description:
The Admissions Advisor – New York City Recruitment and Dream.US Coordinator is responsible for recruiting prospective students throughout the five boroughs of New York City while serving as the University's primary admissions liaison for the Dream.US Scholarship Program. This position plays a critical role in supporting the University's enrollment, access, diversity, and student success goals through proactive recruitment, relationship-building, student advising, and scholarship support.
The Admissions Advisor represents the University at recruitment events, high schools, community organizations, and college access programs throughout New York City. The position provides individualized guidance to prospective students and families throughout the admissions process and serves as the primary resource for Dream.US applicants from inquiry through enrollment.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, counseling, education, community outreach, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout New York City and surrounding areas.
- Valid NYS driver's license.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience working in college admissions or enrollment management.
- Experience working with underserved, first-generation, immigrant, or historically underrepresented student populations.
- Experience utilizing Slate CRM.
- Familiarity with the Dream.US Scholarship Program or similar college access initiatives.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of New York City public and private school systems.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $57,151
Comprehensive Benefits: UUP Full-Time Benefits At-A-Glance
Line Number: 04150
Position Type: Professional
Official Budget Title: Admissions Advisor
Campus Title: Admissions Advisor
Department: Enrollment Management - Admissions
FTE: Full-Time
Negotiating Unit: UUP
Salary Grade: SL-3
FLSA Status: Exempt
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.
The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position please submit the following information:
- cover letter,
- resume/CV,
- contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
- a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).
Only applications submitted online will be considered.
Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: August 11th, 2026
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.
Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.
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