Admissions Counselor

SUNY Maritime College; Village of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Geneseo is seeking a dedicated Admissions Counselor to promote a vibrant and inclusive academic community. This full-time role involves recruiting prospective students, evaluating applications, and representing the college at various events while working collaboratively with the admissions team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
• Previous experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit and counsel prospective students.
• Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events.
• Assess student applications for admission.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

We seek candidates who will create a climate that helps attract and is inclusive of all students, including students from historically underrepresented groups and students who have overcome personal challenges. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

Please attach a cover letter and a resume. Please supply contact information for three references, one of which must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews.

For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by July 8, 2025.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title

Campus Title Admissions Counselor

Department

Department Admissions

Position Summary

The State University of New York at Geneseo Office of Admissions is seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented, equity-minded individual who has a demonstrated commitment to the values of a liberal arts education for an Admissions Counselor position.

Responsibilities for this position include actively recruiting and counseling prospective students. Activities include, but are not limited to: effective correspondence with prospective students and other constituents including written and verbal communication through territory management, interviewing and virtual and in-person presentations; travel including high school visits, college fairs, and regional presentations; event planning; application assessment; representing the College and department at on and off-campus events; and assisting with various projects in the office.

Candidates are required to work alternative schedules during recruitment periods. Many of these responsibilities entail evening and weekend commitments.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be highly motivated, creative, flexible, detail-focused, and adaptable to changing environments.

Must demonstrate commitment and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents supporting campus and department missions.

Previous experience in higher education or related field. This can include work-study or internship experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education or related field.

Professional or paraprofessional experience in admissions or commensurate experience in student life.

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by the Associate Director of Admissions

Supervision Exercised

Posting Number

Posting Number S415

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled

Line # to be filled 01195

Full or Part-time

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Term

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 06/20/2025

Apply By

Apply By 07/08/2025

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Min of $57,151

Special Instructions to Applicant

We seek candidates who will create a climate that helps attract and is inclusive of all students, including students from historically underrepresented groups and students who have overcome personal challenges. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

Please attach a cover letter and a resume. Please supply contact information for three references, one of which must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews.

For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by July 8, 2025.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
  different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
  contributions of each individual.
• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
  empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
  communities.
• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
  environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
  past and our obligations to the future.

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at [phone] or email [e-mail] . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police . 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 Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Function 1: On-campus and Virtual Programs

• Coordinated and execute virtual programs.
• Work with campus partners to assist with the planning and coordinating of virtual recruitment events.
• Assist with the academic department’s recruitment and yield programs.
• Coordinate on-campus special group visits with CBO and high schools.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 2: Recruitment Events

• In-person and virtual recruitment that includes high school visits, college fairs, and regional presentations.
• Create and execute an annual recruitment plan.
• Schedule and confirm all travel for high school visits, college fairs, panels for territory.
• Meet with prospective students to share information about the College.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

• Correspondence with prospective students and other constituents including written and verbal communication through territory management.
• Using prospect database, plan and implement an effective communication plan with recruits that include e-mail, phone calls, and other methods to reach students.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 4: Pre-college Programming

• Assist the Director of Admissions with coordination of pre-college program for high school juniors and seniors.
• Assist with marketing, outreach, registration, and content development.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 5: Application Review

• Review all application materials and take notes as needed for assigned territory.
• Follow up with applicants who are missing information from their files. Input data into Slate from the student application file.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

• Assisting with various projects in the office

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to occasionally work evenings and weekends at peak service periods?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No