Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver's license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

About The Position: As part of a dynamic Office of Undergraduate Admissions team, this position plays a key role in recruiting, converting, and enrolling academically qualified undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh. The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive enrollment strategy through a combination of recruitment, outreach, and application review activities. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing undergraduate applications for admission; representing the university through recruitment travel and college fairs; responding to prospective students and families via phone, email, and other communication channels; developing and delivering engaging presentations; conducting individual appointments in both in-person and virtual formats; and providing personalized outreach to prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This full-time position has a 12-month obligation. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to attracting, enrolling, and supporting a talented and diverse student population through innovative recruitment strategies and exceptional customer service. We are a part of the Enrollment and Student Success division, which supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Effective communication skills: oral, written and interpersonal Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures Valid driver's license at the time of appointment Ability and willingness to travel throughout New York and contiguous states Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds Ability and willingness to perform evening and weekend work Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated experience working effectively and collegially with colleagues Ability to master knowledge of programs/services available to college students Ability to effectively develop and deliver presentations

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education Familiarity with Banner software; Technolutions SlateCRM(or otherCRMsoftware) Experience with public speaking Experience working collaboratively in team environments Experience working in higher education and/or secondary education Experience processing computer data Experience formatting and generating reports Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues Knowledge of SUNY Plattsburgh and the surrounding region

Salary (Applicant View) - $54,090 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our University - SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 09/10/2026

EEO Statement - SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.