Provide guidance related to admissions requirements,
application completion, orientation, first enrollment advisement,
registration, and first-term enrollment.
Respond to incoming phone calls, emails, scheduled
appointments, and other assigned communication channels, providing
timely, accurate, and student-centered information and
support.
Conduct proactive, personalized outreach to applicants and
admitted students using phone, email, appointments, and CRM
communication tools to encourage continued progress toward
enrollment and achievement of enrollment goals.
Monitor applicant progress, identify barriers to enrollment,
and connect students with appropriate university offices and
resources to support successful enrollment.
Develop and maintain expertise in the College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences, including its academic programs, admissions
requirements, enrollment processes, and student support resources
in order to provide accurate information and individualized
guidance.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty, academic leadership, staff,
and other university offices to support enrollment goals and
enhance the applicant experience.
Utilize Slate CRM and other university systems to monitor
applicant progress, prioritize outreach, manage communication
plans, and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of
student interactions and enrollment activity.
Facilitate virtual information sessions by presenting
admissions and enrollment information, responding to participant
questions, and supporting prospective students throughout the
enrollment process.
Represent the university at admissions and enrollment events,
transfer fairs, partnership presentations, community events, and
other enrollment-related activities as needed.
Analyze enrollment trends and funnel activity within the
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and recommend strategies
to improve enrollment outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners to
identify opportunities for continuous improvement in admissions
counseling processes and the applicant experience.
Contribute to the achievement of university, division, and
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences application, acceptance,
and enrollment goals.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited US university or
comparable non-US university.
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in higher
education, admissions, enrollment management, recruitment, student
services, marketing, communications, customer service, or a closely
related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and
relationship-building skills.
- Ability to advise and support prospective students from diverse
backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the
ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to analyze data and use information to prioritize
outreach and support enrollment goals.
- Experience utilizing customer relationship management (CRM)
systems or similar technology.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively
within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other
technology tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree from a regionally accredited US university or
comparable non-US university.
- Four or more years of professional experience in admissions,
enrollment management, recruitment, student services, or a related
higher education field.
- Experience working with adult and nontraditional student
populations.
- Experience using Slate CRM or another customer relationship
management system.
- Experience facilitating presentations, information sessions, or
group workshops.
- Knowledge of higher education admissions, enrollment
management, or student success.
- Knowledge of academic programs and career pathways within the
social and behavioral sciences.
Special Information
- May require occasional evening and/or weekend obligations in
accordance with student and university needs.
- Occasional travel may be required to fulfill department and
university-wide commitments.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for
this position.
- SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible
work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a
dispersed work environment.
Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Admissions Advisor, SL3 /
$58,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package
which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision,
competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and
holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We
also offer professional-development activities for professionals
and support staff.
SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively
seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a
disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would
enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to
fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and
students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity,
employment, and access to services, programs, and activities,
without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic
characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status,
or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other
members of the university community (including but not limited to
vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment
that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated
against based upon a protected characteristic.
SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with
disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If
you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part
of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of
Human Resources at (518) 587-2100.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a
copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling
(518) 587-2100. It can also be viewed online at our
Safety and Security website.
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