Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Job Details

Category: Professional

Department: Undergraduate Admissions

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: 2026-06-11

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time Temporary

Ref. No.: 15271, 15467, 15468, 15470, 15687

Position ID: 201358

About Binghamton University

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.

Job Description

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151 (temporary, full-time)

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate recruitment through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students. This is a temporary, one-year position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage data and recruitment activities including, but not limited to; 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
• Build, implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan
• Coordinate targeted area receptions and information sessions
• Prepare reports and innovative proposals
• Review applications as an active member of application reading committees
• Build and maintain queries using a CRM
• Guide students through the admissions process

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 a valid passport
• Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or other language
• 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 Banner