Admissions Advisor

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Admissions Advisor. Reporting to the director of admissions and matriculated enrollment, the admissions advisor position is based at the SUNY Schenectady main campus in Schenectady; however, there is a large travel commitment required, with extensive local travel and occasional out of the area and overnight travel. There is the expectation that the admissions advisor will work certain evening and weekend hours as assigned to attend college fairs and recruitment events, and for office coverage. This is a full-time12 month represented position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides personal counseling in regard to admission requirements and program choice
• Coordinates, organizes and manages virtual and in-person information sessions
• Serves as primary liaison for school counselors, college partners and educators
• Represents SUNY Schenectady at on and off-campus college fairs, community fairs, and instant admit appointments
• Reviews admissions applications and recommends admissions decisions
• Manages yield communications to assigned students
• Tracks student data and provides reports and analysis
• Utilizes related technology-based systems (BANNER, Slate)
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• One year of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling, or related field
• A valid NYS Driver's License
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to frequently transport admissions recruitment materials weighing up to 40 pounds to recruitment events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in planning and executing all facets of on-campus programs
• Extensive knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) system
• Experience with CRM systems (Slate)
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• This role requires an on-site presence. Remote work or telecommuting is not available for this role.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $43,405

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.