Admissions Advisor

Buffalo State University; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Buffalo State University seeks a dedicated Bilingual Admissions Counselor to recruit and guide Spanish-speaking students in the NYC metropolitan area and Long Island. You will provide bilingual counseling from inquiry to enrollment, tailoring outreach to diverse backgrounds and language needs.

The role is based in New York City with regional recruitment travel and periodic trips to the Buffalo State campus. A remote work option may be approved in coordination with the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish required to counsel and present in both languages.
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, student affairs, or related setting.
• Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities and travel as needed.

Responsabilités

• Recruit and support prospective students in NYC metro area and Long Island, focusing on Spanish-speaking families.
• Provide guided admissions counseling from initial inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment.
• Coordinate outreach, high school/college visits, events, and partnerships to meet enrollment targets.
• Utilize Slate and enrollment data to manage territory and track recruitment results.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Admissions experience

Evening/weekend availability

Travel flexibility

Outils

Slate CRM

Description du poste

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Position Information

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

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department

Department Admissions Office

Local Title

Local Title Bilingual Admissions Counselor

Budget Title

Budget Title Admissions Advisor

Rank

Line Number

Line Number TBD

Salary Range

Salary Range $60,245-$68,000

FTE

FTE Full-Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit UUP

PRODiG+ Position

PRODiG+ Position No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

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

• 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

• 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

Anticipated Date of Hire 01/04/2027

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 11/30/2026

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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].

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].