Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions Position Title: Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions Location: University at Buffalo, Buffalo area. Requires recruitment in New York State and Out of State domestic markets. Role Overview: Motivated self‑starters who contribute to the recruitment and enrollment of a diverse undergraduate community. Responsible for planning and implementing student recruitment activities aligned with office‑wide strategic goals, acting as an information and student‑centered advisor, and interpreting university admission requirements, academic policies, and student service procedures for students, parents, and counselors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Recruitment Participate in extensive US recruitment travel within identified regions, representing the university at events such as high school and college visits, college fairs, community‑based organizations, receptions, interviews, information sessions, group presentations, and virtual recruitment initiatives. Actively manage assigned territories and assist in data analysis to measure effectiveness. Build and cultivate key relationships with constituents, including secondary school communities, community‑based organizations, alumni, and professional organizations. Develop a recruitment plan for assigned territories, scheduling and participating in virtual and in‑person recruitment activities, including high school visits, college fairs, and planning/hosting area events. Strengthen relationships with high schools, community colleges, community organizations, and independent counselors to increase undergraduate enrollment at UB and develop new markets to broaden the qualified applicant pool. Admissions Counseling and Customer Service Serve as a liaison between prospective students and the Office of Admissions. Assist throughout the admissions cycle with incoming and outgoing phone, email and text communications, virtual appointments, and in‑person consultations. Provide on‑campus group presentations and virtual presentations. Contribute to both small and large‑scale on‑campus and off‑campus admissions events. Evaluation and Decision Making Assist with all phases of application processing, monitoring files for completeness, data entry, and fielding questions from applicants. Review and make admissions decision recommendations regarding freshmen and transfer applications. Become well‑versed with university admissions requirements for all programs and application and enrollment processes. Territory Management Build knowledge of application activity and individual schools in assigned geographic regions. Monitor application data within assigned regions, with regional data and annual targets provided by the Office. Report on progress and continually analyze and adjust recruitment efforts throughout the cycle, staying cognizant of overall enrollment goals and corresponding data. Reporting Contribute to the development of annual plans and provide accurate data to inform decisions. Continuously provide and contribute to ROI data and feedback on areas of success and challenges. Keep awareness of social media, technology, and admissions systems and their potential uses in the context of assigned projects. This role routinely requires evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. A valid Class D driver’s license is required. Benefits Our benefits prioritize your well‑being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience (paraprofessional work in admissions can be considered). Prior experience handling an array of customer service duties. Knowledge of college admissions and recruitment practices in higher education. Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills. Enthusiasm for higher education and college access. Demonstrated experience working with or in diverse populations. Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude. Ability to work in a team environment and independently. Strong work ethic and time management. Experience working in a virtual environment providing outreach services. Valid U.S. driver’s license or capacity to meet transportation needs. Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and prior high school or college advising experience. Prior experience executing a high‑volume travel schedule. Bilingual ability in Spanish or Mandarin (preferred). Experience conducting outreach to youth. Physical Demands Ability to move and transport boxes that weigh 25 pounds or more. Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university‑owned vehicle. Salary Range $57,151 – $60,500 Job Type Full‑Time Campus North Campus University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr