Regional Admissions Counselor | SUNY Oneonta - Military Veterans
at Herc - Upstate New York
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 RegionalAdmissions Counselor. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, expectations include serving as a member of the first-year 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. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/admissions
Duties include but are not limited to:
Travel : Recruitment travel in the NY metropolitan region including, but not limited to, the 5 boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, Connecticut, and New Jersey
Tri-State Recruiting: Identify, recruit, and enroll qualified candidates for admission demonstrating an appreciation for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences
Event Superstar : Represents Admissions Office at high schools and community colleges in seeking qualified applicants for admission to the University
Exceptional Connector: Counsel incoming students and their families regarding processes and procedure for admission to the University; extensive outreach efforts to develop awareness of SUNY Oneonta to target audiences; review application files and makes admission decisions
Build a Network: Establish and foster relationships with college counselors, prospective students and families, community college advisors, agencies, and organizations
Peaking Interest: Prospect generation; group presentations
Salary: $55,151 + location stipend. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits . Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Ability and willingness to either live in/near and travel in the New York metropolitan area
Demonstrated experience in college admissions or related area within higher education
Capable and willing to work from a home office
Valid driver's license
Able to travel overnight and work evenings and weekends
Additional:
Demonstrated effective written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
Previous experience counseling/working with New York City students, families and/or CBO's
Previous experience organizing and planning events
Spanish proficiency
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Experience using Slate CRM
location stipend
Oneonta, NY
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