Weekend Evening Counselor

The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a full-time Admissions Counselor to play a key role in supporting the institution's enrollment goals. The primary responsibilities of this position include representing SUNY Poly to prospective students at college fairs, high school visits, community colleges, and school counselor programs; reviewing admissions applications; and interacting with students and families in various formats (in-person, virtually, email, etc.) to provide guidance and detailed information regarding admissions requirements, the application process, academic programs, residential life, financial aid, and all areas of the enrollment process. Some evening and weekend hours, as well as substantial travel throughout New York and the surrounding states is required.
Review and render decisions on first-year and transfer applications for admission. Visit key high schools and community colleges to meet in-person with prospective students and counselors; Provide detailed information on SUNY Poly's academic programs, residential life, student life, and financial aid programs during these interactions.
Meet with prospective students and their families, both on and off campus, virtual and in-person, in both group settings and one-on-one appointments.
Act as a liaison to designated academic departments and special groups and provide support when needed.
Provide support and assistance with events held at the SUNY Global Center in NYC and the annual NYC Accepted Student Bus Trip.
Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
One to two years of professional experience in higher education or a related field
The ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage a variety of projects and responsibilities
Experience working with a CRM system (preferably Slate)
Experience with a student information system and reporting tool (preferably Banner and Argos)
Initial review of applications will begin 2 weeks after posting. SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. 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 disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link:
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Application Instructions:
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, diversity statement, 3 professional references and the SUNY Poly application. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.