Admissions Advisor

Buffalo State University; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 68.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Buffalo State University is seeking an Admissions Advisor to recruit and support prospective students in the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island, with emphasis on Spanish-speaking families. The counselor provides personalized guidance in English and Spanish from initial inquiry through enrollment.

The role involves high school/college visits, events, community partnerships, and data-driven enrollment efforts, with travel between NYC and the Buffalo State campus and a mix of in-office

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish to counsel and present in both languages.
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, or related student-services roles.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and enrollment in License Event Notification Service.
• Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities.
• Travel to SUNY Buffalo State for events and trainings as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit and support prospective students in NYC metro area and Long Island, with focus on Spanish-speaking families.
• Provide guidance in English and Spanish from inquiry to enrollment.
• Tailor outreach to diverse cultural backgrounds and language needs.
• Conduct high school and college visits, recruitment events, and partnerships; review applications and perform proactive outreach.
• Use Slate and enrollment data to manage an assigned territory and assess recruitment results; travel between NYC and Buffalo offices.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Presentation skills

Evening/weekend availability

Formação

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

Slate CRM

Descrição da vaga

Admissions Advisor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

There will be a Spanish-language component in the interview process to assess candidates' ability to communicate effectively with prospective students and families.

Position Information

• Department: Admissions Office
• Local Title: Bilingual Admissions Counselor
• Budget Title: Admissions Advisor
• Rank: SL-3
• Line Number: TBD
• Salary Range: $60,245-$68,000
• 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 Bilingual Admissions Counselor recruits and supports prospective students in the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island, with particular responsibility for serving Spanish-speaking students and families. The counselor provides personalized guidance in English and Spanish from initial inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment. The counselor tailors outreach and admissions guidance to the diverse cultural backgrounds and language preferences of Latino students and families across the assigned region. Responsibilities include high school and college visits, recruitment events, community partnerships, application review, and proactive student outreach. The counselor uses Slate and enrollment data to manage an assigned territory, identify barriers to enrollment, and assess recruitment results. This position is based at a SUNY office in New York City and combines regular in-office responsibilities with regional recruitment travel and periodic travel to the Buffalo State campus. The work schedule includes an established in-office presence, off-site recruitment activities, and approved remote work, coordinated with the supervisor based on recruitment schedules and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish, including the ability to provide admissions counseling, deliver presentations, and explain application requirements, financial aid information, and enrollment next steps in both languages.
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, student affairs, 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
• Travel periodically to SUNY Buffalo State to participate in required Admissions programs, training, meetings, Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, and other major enrollment initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive presentation skills
• Experience serving Spanish-speaking students and families
• Familiarity with NYC/Long Island schools or community organizations
• Experience using Slate or another CRM

Anticipated Date of Hire: 01/04/2027

Priority Review Date: 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: There will be a Spanish-language component in the interview process to assess candidates' ability to communicate effectively with prospective students and families.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8541

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].

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Buffalo State website
   • Buffalo News
   • Buffalo Rocket
   • Challenger
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Panorama Hispano News
   • Employee Referral
   • Other
2. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
   • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
   • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
3. Are you proficient in spoken and written Spanish, with the ability to counsel students and families, deliver presentations, and explain admissions requirements in Spanish?
   • Yes
   • No
4. As valid NYS Driver's License is a requirement of the position, you agree to enrollment in the New York State License Event Notification Service?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Human Resource Management Office

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]

Other Links

Clery Statement
Equal Employment Statement
Buffalo State Home