Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 51,435 - 62,866; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University seeks an Admissions Advisor to support undergraduate recruitment efforts. This temporary, full-time role includes activities like managing data, high school visits, and preparation of recruitment reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills and hold a Bachelor's degree.

The position requires flexibility for frequent nights and weekends and the ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs. This role provides an excellent opportunity to represent Binghamton University among prospective students and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Public speaking experience in individual and large group settings.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills necessary.
• Able to maintain a flexible working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities and high school visits.
• Establish and maintain relationships with schools and organizations.
• Prepare reports to enhance recruitment goals.
• Guide students through the admissions process.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151 (temporary, full-time)

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate recruitment through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students. This is a temporary, one-year position. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self‑motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to represent the University among prospective students, their families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage data and recruitment activities including high school visits, college fairs, hosting recruitment events, communication/outreach activities, virtual events and innovative presentation methods.
• Build a strong working knowledge of Binghamton University, its programs, policies, staffing goals and history.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and rapport with high schools, counselors, community colleges, community‑based organizations, students, parents, alumni and professional organizations to develop and foster results to meet enrollment goals.
• Build, implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office‑wide strategy and other related recruitment responsibilities.
• Coordinate targeted area receptions and information sessions for recruitment and yield purposes.
• Prepare reports and innovative proposals to help understand territories and further regional goals.
• Participate in the development of operating goals and recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Review applications as an active member of application reading committees.
• Build and maintain queries using a CRM.
• Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituent.
• Guide students through the admissions process via counseling and motivational speaking.
• Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of assigned markets, recruitment strategies, and trends to effectively recruit and enroll students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Public speaking experience in both individual and large group settings.
• Analytical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends.
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
• Valid passport, or ability to obtain a valid passport, to travel to international markets.
• Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Bilingual or multilingual.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or other languages spoken in key international recruitment markets.
• At least one year of admissions, enrollment and/or student recruitment experience.
• Experience with marketing and leveraging technology.
• Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner.
• Understanding of data‑based enrollment management techniques and ability to exercise sound and creative budget management.
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
• Knowledge of local, regional and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies and tactics.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Payroll information can be found on our website.

Equal Opportunity

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here. Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.