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- From $57,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cornell University —Ithaca, NY
- $82,735 - $100,109 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Admissions Advisor

State University of New York, Cortland -
Cortland, NY

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Job Details

From $57,700 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Family leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Event customer service

Full Job Description

The Admissions Advisor supports the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective first-year and transfer students. The position is responsible for application review, recruitment travel, presentations, outreach communications, and individualized counseling to prospective students and families. The Admissions Advisor serves as a representative of SUNY Cortland and contributes to institutional enrollment goals through relationship building, customer service, and data-informed recruitment practices. The Admissions Advisor supports the university’s commitment to access, equity, and inclusion by engaging with and supporting a diverse population of prospective students. Extensive travel and occasional evening and weekend work are required.

Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/krNjgXC95M0?si=k2l13TUB9mJ9YjD8

Salary Range: $57,700 + depending on experience

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Admissions Application Review

Evaluate first-year and transfer applications using established admissions policies and holistic review practices.
Exercise professional judgment in making admissions recommendations and decisions.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in the application review process.

Recruitment Travel and Territory Management

Manage assigned recruitment territory through strategic travel, outreach, and relationship development with high school and community college counselors.
Represent SUNY Cortland at college fairs, high school visits, transfer events, and virtual recruitment programs.
Conduct targeted follow-up communications with prospective students and families to support enrollment goals.
Utilize university systems and customer relationship management (CRM) platform to track interactions, execute communication plans, and maintain accurate records.
Utilize recruitment and enrollment data to support outreach efforts and territory management.
Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community college personnel, and other key external partners.
Actively manage prospective student pipeline from inquiry through enrollment, including application completion and yield activities.
Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to inform outreach strategies and territory management.

Campus Visits, Presentations, and Events

Serve as an active member of the Admissions Visit Team, contributing to the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of all campus visitation programs, such as daily visits, group visits, open houses, and virtual events.
Develop and deliver engaging group presentations during information sessions and recruitment events.
Meet individually with prospective students and families to provide personalized guidance.
Respond to phone, email, and virtual inquiries in a timely and professional matter.

Collaboration and Operations

Collaborate with Financial Aid, Academic Departments, Marketing and Communications, and other campus partners to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
Assist with admissions operations, including application processing, document management, and event support as needed.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Director of Admissions
Collaborates with Admissions staff, Financial Aid, Academic Departments, Marketing and Communications, Advisement and Transition Office, and other campus partners
Build and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, including high school counselors, community college partners, and prospective students and families

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated experience in higher education, customer service, sales, marketing, or communications
Effective and strong verbal and written communications skills
Willingness and ability to travel extensively
Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s license at time of hire and throughout duration of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
Professional experience in college admissions, enrollment management, or a related field
Experience as a student admissions ambassador, tour guide, orientation leader, or admissions intern
Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with diverse populations
Experience in admissions application review or a similar decision-making process
Experience with SLATE or another customer service management (CRM) software
Experience presenting to groups of varying sizes
Familiarity with SUNY or public education systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present effectively to both large and small audiences
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and recruitment cycles
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

About the University

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.

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