Location: Binghamton, NY
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Fri Jun 12 2026
Job Description:
Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)
Salary: $64,474 - $90,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is searching for an experienced and innovative leader in student recruitment and retention as the next Director of Admissions. This 12-month, full-time, in-person position is responsible for managing the school's recruitment and admission process, coordinating and executing enrollment initiatives and supporting the achievement of enrollment goals.
The Director of Admissions will report directly to the Dean and work with the Office of Admissions and other internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic recruitment plans for all of the School's degree programs, including the PharmD program and graduate programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Director of Admissions will work closely with other colleges and universities in nurturing relationships to promote a pipeline for student recruitment.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop strategic recruitment plans for PharmD and graduate programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Collaborate with campus partners to maximize outreach and recruitment of Binghamton University undergraduates
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Collaborate with faculty and staff to coordinate and execute student and enrollment initiatives, including outreach campaigns, recruitment events, prospective student advising, and onboarding of accepted students
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Lead the development and maintenance of articulation agreements and professional relationships with counselors, professors, teachers, and other education professionals to advance the reputation and enhance awareness of the School and the pharmacy profession
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Effectively work with faculty, staff and the Admissions Committee of the School to manage the admissions process
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Direct and oversee student admission activities including compiling and maintaining student admission records and data collection
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Manage the processes for student candidate interview days by training faculty and coordinating logistics
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Manage the School's online application service, PHARMCAS, and SLATE
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Coordinate and track graduate student funding offers
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Assist in data compilation related to admissions and enrollment, such as enrollment trends, student demographics, and workforce trends to advance the School's strategic plan and compliance with accreditation standards
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Work with the SOPPS Dean, the Director of Student Affairs, and the Director of Assessment to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and oversee implementation of changes required for improvement of the admissions process
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Oversee all facets of the daily operations of Admissions, ensuring compliance with university, state and federal laws, policies and regulations as related to recruitment and admissions
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Supervise the Office of Admissions staff
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Manage the Admissions budget and procurement activities and ensure adherence to School, SUNY, and University financial policies and procedures
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Represent SOPPS at internal and community events
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Contribute to School's accreditation requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Interpersonal and presentation skills
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Ability to prioritize and organize
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Ability to understand and interpret institutional and SUNY policies, procedures, and administrative processes and apply them effectively and consistently
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Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive collaborative relationships with faculty and administration in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and throughout Binghamton University
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a diverse population and within a team structure
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Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed, for recruitment and promotional purposes
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Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for recruitment (mostly regional travel)
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, communications, public relations, human development/psychology/sociology, or other) with at least three years' experience in higher education settings
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Experience with admissions or recruiting
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Public speaking experience
Preferred:
- Master's degree in a relevant field
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Experience in pharmacy or another health professional school admissions division
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Experience with an online application management portal system
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Experience supervising personnel in higher education settings
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
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