Transfer Admissions Counselor

SUNY Oneonta; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a passionate Transfer Admissions Counselor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body, with responsibilities including travel across New York for recruitment events, counseling prospective students, and fostering relationships with community colleges. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusivity, and experience in college admissions. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives while working in a supportive and vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Work/life balance

Supportive management and culture

Qualifications

• Ability to travel overnight in New York and work evenings/weekends.
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll qualified candidates, focusing on transfer recruitment.
• Represent Admissions at events and build relationships with community colleges.

Skills

Effective written communication

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Experience in college admissions

Event planning experience

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Are you a people-person with a passion for education and travel? Do you love connecting with students and helping them find their perfect college match? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Office of Admissions at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Transfer Admissions Counselor. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, expectations include serving as a member of the transfer student recruiting team and working to promote and enroll students in support of enrollment goals and the mission of the University.

The successful candidate will join an all-star team, dedicated to serving students and their families. We celebrate inclusivity and are passionate about recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body.

Responsibilities:

• Travel: Recruitment travel in New York State, mostly during the fall and spring terms.
• Recruiting: Identify, recruit, and enroll qualified candidates while demonstrating a strong appreciation for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. While the primary focus is transfer recruitment, this role may also support first-year recruitment efforts.
• Event Superstar: Represents Admissions Office at Community Colleges and during on and off campus events, in seeking qualified applicants for admission to the University.
• Exceptional Connector: Counsel incoming students and their families regarding processes and procedures for admission to the University; extensive outreach efforts to develop awareness of SUNY Oneonta to target audiences; review application files and make admission decisions.
• Build a Network: Establish and foster relationships with community colleges, counselors, prospective students and families, agencies, and organizations.

Salary: $55,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight in New York, including but not limited to Long Island and other NY state metropolitan regions.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional:

• Demonstrated effective written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in college admissions or related area within higher education.
• Previous experience organizing and planning events.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience using Slate CRM.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service, and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.