"Admissions Assistant - U - 00585"

• Posting Number:U - 00585Position Title:Admissions AssistantLocal Title if different:Admissions CounselorJob CategoryProfessional/ManagementFLSA Classification:ExemptObligation:Calendar YearIf College Year, Please fill in period of no obligation:Position TypeAppointment Start date:Appointment End date :Salary:$49,261Salary Grade:SL2Full Time or Part Time:Full TimeIf Part-Time, fill in %:Benefits SummaryUUP Full-time Benefits Summary
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Department Information

Department:ADMISSIONSDivisionEnrollment Management & Institutional Effectiveness

Search Contact Information

Search Contact(s):Erica KaiserSearch Contact Phone/Extension:315-267-2180Search Contact Email:kaiserej@potsdam.eduSearch Contact Fax:

Posting Text

• Job Summary/Basic Function:We are seeking an Admissions Counselor who is highly organized, independent, dynamic and a dedicated team player within the Admissions Office.Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:The Admissions Office at SUNY Potsdam is accepting applications for a full-time Admission Counselor. This position will include all aspects of recruiting prospective students in a territory management setting. Duties will include, but are not limited to, application review, personal outreach, tele-counseling, answering email and phone inquiries, creating, and administering face-to-face presentations to both small and large groups. Conducting individual appointments in a variety of settings including face-to-face and virtually. Interviewing prospective students and families as well as attendance at on and off campus events. Recruitment travel for a minimum of 10-12 weeks which will include areas both in and out-of-state. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. This full-time position has a 12-month obligation.Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree
• Effective communication skills: oral, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
• Ability to master knowledge of programs/services available to college students
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment
• Ability and willingness to travel 10-12 weeks per year
• We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.
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• Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree
• One to three years’ experience in college admissions or other areas of higher education.
• Knowledge of SUNY Potsdam and surrounding region
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues
• Familiarity with Banner software; Technolution’s Slate CRM
• We are, especially, seeking candidates who have engaged in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Supervisor:Erica KaiserLocation:Admissions

Posting Detail Information

Close Date:Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:For other document 1, please upload a document with the name, contact phone and email address for three professional references.