Suny Cortland Cortland , NY 13045
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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 admissions open house events and supporting daily visitation programming. This position is also responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, organization, and execution of the university's Open House events. This position provides comprehensive support to daily visitation programming, ensuring prospective students and their families receive informative experiences during their campus visits. This position plays a crucial role in evaluating transfer student applications, contributing to the diverse student body, and enhancing the university's recruitment efforts.
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Major Responsibilities
Open House Programs
Oversee planning, organization, and execution of university's Open House events
Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to create a comprehensive activity schedule Ensure smooth and engaging experience for prospective students, families, and guests
Work on marketing and promotional efforts to attract attendees
Manage event logistics including presentations, setup, staffing, and materials
Collect feedback for continuous improvement of future events
Showcase the university's offerings and foster a positive impression among visitors
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
Social Media Marketing
Create and curate engaging content on various social media platforms
Promote Admissions Open House events
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
Enhance the university's brand through social media presence
Assist with, facilitate and monitor the daily chat software (currently Pure Chat)
Software Management
Leverage tools and functionalities to streamline admissions processes
Manage applicant data effectively, which includes building queries and reports
Track communication with prospective transfer students
Coordinate all aspects of Open House events
Student Visitation Program
Assist in managing tour guides
Support the coordination of daily visitation programs on and off campus
Support the coordination of logistics for off-campus visits
Collaborate closely with the Senior Admissions Advisor responsible for daily events
Deliver group presentations and meet with prospective students and their families
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
Enhance the university's reputation through networking opportunities
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions that coordinates transfer admissions. Works closely with Admissions Office staff, Faculty, Advisement and Transition Office and other 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
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 working with transfer students or experience working at a community college
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 S23150 Review Start Date 07/17/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8731
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