Admissions Recruiter

SUNY Orange County Community College; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Generous leave policy

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans

Retiree health insurance

Job summary

SUNY Orange County Community College seeks an Admissions Recruiter to promote programs and student services, traveling to community venues and high schools to engage diverse prospective students. You will present information and guide applicants through enrollment pathways.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, travel between Middletown and Newburgh campuses, and strong communication skills. Associates degree or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• One year of recruitment and/or customer service experience.
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Represent SUNY Orange at venues and schools to promote programs and services.
• Conduct presentations to varied audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
• Travel between campus locations in Newburgh and Middletown and to local high schools as needed.
• Maintain an evening and weekend work schedule to support outreach and enrollment goals.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College

Tools

Banner

CRM software

Job description

Job Summary

Admissions Recruiter SUNY Orange is currently seeking an Admissions Recruiter to join the Admission Department. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Recruiter is responsible for introducing SUNY Orange to prospective students at venues throughout our service area including the Boys & Girls Club, Veterans Centers, OrangeWorks Employment Centers and to those students transitioning from ESL and HSE programs. Maintaining an active visitation schedule, the Admissions Recruiter will conduct presentations to varied audiences of all ages and backgrounds with special emphasis on outreach to groups and individuals under-represented in higher education. The Admissions Recruiter will introduce students to the programs and services available at SUNY Orange in place to support student success. The Admissions Recruiter understands and can articulate the benefits of higher education and appreciates the key role they will play in helping students navigate the enrollment process. Travel will be required to both campus locations in Newburgh and Middletown and to local high schools, as needed. This position also maintains an evening and weekend work schedule.

Job Requirements

• Education Required: Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Experience Required: One (1) year of recruitment and/or customer service experience.
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College.
• Fluent in Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Two or more years of higher education recruitment and/or student support experience.
• Familiarity with a student information system (i.e., Banner) and CRM software.
• Community College or higher education experience.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
• Performs well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate workflow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion.
• Must be able to travel between the College's two campuses and other sites.

Additional Information

• Deadline for Applying: October 2, 2026
• Position begins: As soon as possible.
• Salary: $47,763 - $63,287 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• This is a Staff & Chair, 12 month, Grade 40 position.

Benefits

• Excellent low-cost health insurance.
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks).
• Educational Assistance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Retiree Health Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, [phone], [e-mail].