Senior Admissions Advisor

Budget Title Senior Admissions Advisor Campus Title Senior Admissions Advisor School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Admissions Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL4 Salary Range $62,600-$70,000 (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 is responsible for coordinating daily visitation programming and supervising student tour guides and student interns. This position oversees and manages the planning, organization, and execution of the university's daily visitation programs. It also provides comprehensive support for all other Admissions programming, including Open House events. This position plays a crucial role in evaluating first-year student applications, contributing to the diverse student body, and enhancing the university's recruitment efforts.

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Major Responsibilities

Student Visitation Programs

• Coordinate on-campus events, events away from campus, group visits, and virtual programs

• Plan, organize, and execute daily events such as campus tours, information sessions, and mini-open houses to engage prospective students and their families

• Assist with coordination and logistical aspects of major prospective student campus events, such as Admitted Student Open House and others

• Coordinate events and receptions for high school guidance counselors

• Collaborate with admissions staff to execute all daily visitation programs

• Coordinate the logistics for off-campus visits

• Deliver group presentations during Information Sessions, Open Houses, Mini-Open house programs, virtual events, and bus trips

• Meet with prospective students and their families

Student Tour Guide and Intern Supervision

• Recruit and hire student tour guides and interns

• Oversee the scheduling and daily activities of student tour guides and interns, ensuring adequate coverage for all campus tours and events

• Design and implement comprehensive training programs, focusing on communication skills, university knowledge, and tour presentation techniques

• Provide ongoing support and mentorship, fostering a positive and engaging work environment and encouraging professional growth and development

Admissions and Scholarship Application Review

• Evaluate and make decisions on first-year student applications for admission

• Collaborate with committee members to ensure fair and consistent evaluation standard

• Respond to and reach out to prospective students via phone, email and other communication platforms

• Review and assess applicants for endowed scholarships as a member of the Scholarship Committee

Social Media Marketing

• Create and curate engaging content on various social media platforms

• Promote daily admissions events

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

• Enhance university's brand through social media presence

• Assist with, facilitate, and monitor the daily chat software (currently Pure Chat

Recruitment Travel Events

• Represent SUNY Cortland at recruitment events, such as college fairs, school visits, and community events

• Engage with prospective students, parents, educators, and stakeholders

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Admissions.

• Works closely with Admissions Office staff, Faculty, and other administrative offices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of professional higher education experience or minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications or customer service.

• Experience in reviewing admissions applications or similar such as scholarship application review, job application review, grant or fellowship application review.

• A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading individuals in various settings.

• 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 S23151 Review Start Date 07/17/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8779

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