Senior Admissions Advisor - Regional Recruiter
Cortland University
Position Details Position Information Budget Title Senior Admissions Advisor - Regional Recruiter Campus Title Senior Admissions Advisor - Regional Recruiter School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Admissions Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL4 Salary Range $62,600-$72,000 (Depending on Experience) Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary The Senior Admissions Advisor – Regional Recruiter is an off-site position. The recruiter must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the targeted areas and will work from a professional home office space. This position requires travel within targeted areas of Long Island, the NYC Metro area, or Northern New Jersey.
The primary responsibilities include reviewing university applications, visiting high schools and colleges, and recruiting prospective students mainly in Long Island, the NYC Metro area, and New Jersey, as well as other targeted recruitment areas. This position will help carry out a full range of first-year and transfer admissions activities primarily within the assigned recruitment regions. Occasional weekend work and extended travel during the academic year are required. Additionally, the position requires travel to SUNY Cortland 4-8 times a year for on-campus events and staff meetings, as well as constant interaction via virtual videoconferencing. Major Responsibilities Recruitment Travel and Events• Represent SUNY Cortland at recruitment events, such as college fairs, school visits, and community events• Engage with prospective students, parents, educators, and stakeholders• Enhance the university’s reputation through networking opportunities• Coordinate prospective student bus trips to Cortland from the assigned region• Coordinate receptions and recruitment related programming in the assigned region• Build relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, and alumni
Marketing/Communication Plan• Utilize social media accounts to promote events and initiatives• Create messaging tailored to various groups, including prospective students, counselors and parents• Design and execute targeted email campaigns to prospective students and influencers• Develop post-event follow-up communications and surveys
Transfer Admissions • Evaluate and make decisions on transfer student applications for admission• Work closely with other administrative offices to facilitate transfer student matriculation• Collaborate with Transfer Admissions Committee members to ensure fair and consistent evaluation standards• Perform unofficial transfer credit evaluations• Respond to and reach out to prospective students via phone, email and other communication platforms
First-year Admissions• Evaluate and make decisions on first-year student applications for admission• Collaborate with First-Year Admissions Committee members to ensure fair and consistent evaluation standards• Respond to and reach out to prospective students via phone, email and other communication platforms
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) • Excellent writing and editing skills• Strong communication and presentation skills• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics• Strong project management and organizational skills• Strong time management skills• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and adapt• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Functional and Supervisory Relationships • Reports to the Director of Admissions• Collaborates with the Senior Associate Director of Admissions• Works closely with Admissions Office staff, Faculty, and student support administrative offices Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, marketing, communications or customer service• A willingness and ability to coordinate, develop, and execute a high-volume travel schedule that will include evenings and weekends• A valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree• Two or more years of professional recruitment experience in NYC Metro or other urban areas for higher education• Previous experience with SLATE or another customer service management software• Experience in coordinating or supporting prospective student events EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23160 Review Start Date 07/24/2024 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8832 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
The primary responsibilities include reviewing university applications, visiting high schools and colleges, and recruiting prospective students mainly in Long Island, the NYC Metro area, and New Jersey, as well as other targeted recruitment areas. This position will help carry out a full range of first-year and transfer admissions activities primarily within the assigned recruitment regions. Occasional weekend work and extended travel during the academic year are required. Additionally, the position requires travel to SUNY Cortland 4-8 times a year for on-campus events and staff meetings, as well as constant interaction via virtual videoconferencing. Major Responsibilities Recruitment Travel and Events• Represent SUNY Cortland at recruitment events, such as college fairs, school visits, and community events• Engage with prospective students, parents, educators, and stakeholders• Enhance the university’s reputation through networking opportunities• Coordinate prospective student bus trips to Cortland from the assigned region• Coordinate receptions and recruitment related programming in the assigned region• Build relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, and alumni
Marketing/Communication Plan• Utilize social media accounts to promote events and initiatives• Create messaging tailored to various groups, including prospective students, counselors and parents• Design and execute targeted email campaigns to prospective students and influencers• Develop post-event follow-up communications and surveys
Transfer Admissions • Evaluate and make decisions on transfer student applications for admission• Work closely with other administrative offices to facilitate transfer student matriculation• Collaborate with Transfer Admissions Committee members to ensure fair and consistent evaluation standards• Perform unofficial transfer credit evaluations• Respond to and reach out to prospective students via phone, email and other communication platforms
First-year Admissions• Evaluate and make decisions on first-year student applications for admission• Collaborate with First-Year Admissions Committee members to ensure fair and consistent evaluation standards• Respond to and reach out to prospective students via phone, email and other communication platforms
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) • Excellent writing and editing skills• Strong communication and presentation skills• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics• Strong project management and organizational skills• Strong time management skills• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and adapt• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Functional and Supervisory Relationships • Reports to the Director of Admissions• Collaborates with the Senior Associate Director of Admissions• Works closely with Admissions Office staff, Faculty, and student support administrative offices Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, marketing, communications or customer service• A willingness and ability to coordinate, develop, and execute a high-volume travel schedule that will include evenings and weekends• A valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree• Two or more years of professional recruitment experience in NYC Metro or other urban areas for higher education• Previous experience with SLATE or another customer service management software• Experience in coordinating or supporting prospective student events EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23160 Review Start Date 07/24/2024 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8832 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
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