Admissions Advisor

Buffalo State; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo State University is seeking a dedicated Admissions Advisor to guide prospective transfer students through the enrollment process. The role focuses on admissions, enrollment support, and building connections with partner community colleges to foster a smooth transfer experience.

You will engage with hundreds of prospective transfers annually, provide personalized guidance, and collaborate with campus services to remove enrollment barriers. Travel to SUNY Erie and SUNY Niagara is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, or related setting.
• Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities.
• Valid and current NYS driver’s license and enrollment in License Event Notification Service (LENS).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous admissions, enrollment, and transfer support to students at partner community colleges.
• Serve as a dedicated point of connection between prospective transfer students and Buffalo State University.
• Support SUNY Seamless Transfer Initiative and strengthen Buffalo State’s relations with transfer feeder institutions.
• Help students navigate the enrollment journey and connect them with available resources and services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate

Degree Works

Job description

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Admissions Advisor

About Buffalo State | Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban‑engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high‑quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands‑on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional | Professional

Department | Admissions Office

Local Title | Transfer Success Coach

Budget Title | Admissions Advisor

Rank | SL-3

Line Number | TBD

Salary Range |

FTE | Full‑Time

Bargaining Unit | UUP

PRODiG+ Position | No

Executive Position | No

FLSA | Exempt

Department Website | https://suny.buffalostate.edu/admission-aid

Brief Job Description | The Transfer Success Coach provides continuous admissions, enrollment, and transfer support to students at partner community colleges, serving as a dedicated point of connection between prospective transfer students and Buffalo State University. This position supports the work of the SUNY Seamless Transfer Initiative and strengthens Buffalo State’s visibility and relationships with key transfer feeder institutions while helping students successfully navigate the transfer process. The Transfer Success Coach works closely with prospective transfer students throughout the enrollment journey, providing personalized guidance, removing barriers to enrollment, and connecting students with the resources and services they need to successfully transition to Buffalo State. The Transfer Success Coach will engage with hundreds of prospective transfer students annually, helping to grow a transfer enrollment pipeline while improving student readiness, access, and transfer success.

The position will be based from Buffalo State with weekly travel expectations to SUNY Erie and SUNY Niagara.

When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated. Will be enrolled in The New York License Event Notification Service and must be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles.

Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree Experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, or a related setting, including relevant student employment. Valid and current NYS drivers license and enrollment in License Event Notification Service Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities

Preferred Qualifications | Extensive presentation skills Experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, in a community college setting Experience using Slate or other CRM software Experience using Degree Works or other degree articulation software

Anticipated Date of Hire | 01/07/2027

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Open Until Filled | Yes

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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8536

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, [phone]. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Background Investigation Statement | All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.

Clery Statement | Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at [phone].

Human Resource Management Office Buffalo State University 1300 Elmwood Avenue Cleveland Hall 403 Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: hr.buffalostate.edu E-mail: [e-mail]