Admissions Advisor/Recruiter

University at Buffalo

Town of Amherst (NY)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking an Admissions Advisor/Recruiter for the Educational Opportunity Center to lead recruitment efforts, build community partnerships, and guide applicants through admissions and program eligibility. You will coordinate events, track data, and support enrollment processes for adult learners.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of outreach experience, strong communication skills, weekend/evening availability, and the ability to advise adult students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in outreach and recruitment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
Experience assessing adult students in an education context welcomed.

Responsibilities

Participate in student recruitment and maintain community partnerships.
Maintain knowledge of admissions requirements and eligibility and implement recruitment strategies.
Advise students and applicants on admissions process, eligibility and programming.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Social media knowledge

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Admissions Advisor/Recruiter

Department: Educational Opportunity Center

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Participate in student recruitment and maintain community partnerships.
Maintain extensive knowledge of admissions requirements and program eligibility and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to a targeted population of students.
Provide customer service to students and applicants and advise on the admissions process, eligibility and programming.
Coordinate, organize and manage admissions events and activities.
Track student data and provide reports and analysis.
Assist with all processes of student enrollment including testing, registration and academic guidance.

About the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center

The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, that provides urban and/or disadvantaged residents in the Western New York area with tuition-free academic programs, workforce development training and certifications, and gainful employment opportunities. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students - as well as to the demands of our community - and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.

Learn more

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience conducting outreach and recruitment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills, and social media knowledge.
Successful candidate must provide evidence of strong time management skills and attention to detail and the ability to assess and respond to the needs of adult students in an adult education context.
Must be available to work weekends and evenings and have a strong working knowledge of best practices in the field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications