Capital District Admissions Advisor

Location: Delhi

About SUNY Delhi:

SUNY Delhi is leading the way with cutting-edge programs, including Applied Technology (Architecture, Mechatronics, Construction trades, etc.), Veterinary Science, Nursing, Sustainability, Culinary Arts, Liberal Arts, NCAA Division III athletics, etc. We are fueled by our passion to become a leader in the higher education space by our commitment to excellence, celebrating diversity, and including faculty, staff and students from all walks of life!

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While credentials and technical skills are required, SUNY Delhi values those who are committed to continuous learning/growth, work well independently as well as with a team, and are curious, analytical, and problem-solvers. Being a champion for our approximately 2,600 students and the SUNY Delhi mission is essential!

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Job Description:

The Capital District Admissions Advisor position supports the enrollment management department in increasing enrollment in the Capital and local regions. This position is located on campus at SUNY Delhi and is not remote.

The role conducts in-person and in necessary online admissions appointments to drive applications, accepts, deposits, and enrollments to achieve forecasted objectives. The position responds to inquiries for on campus undergraduate programs. This position will attend and assist in all on campus and off campus recruitment activities and yield events.

This position directly supports on campus programs and communicates with students relating to admissions requirements, processes, and procedures. Additionally, the role prepares, processes, and reviews on campus undergraduate admissions applications to make decisions overseen by the Director of Admissions. This position assists in the day-to-day admissions and operations of the office, such as phones coverage, emails, text messaging and all meetings which will need to be done via Zoom or teams.

The job requires knowledge of each academic schools as well as all student activities/programs, plus general campus knowledge. In addition, this function requires knowledge of SUNY Systems and application process. Lastly, this position requires a great deal of travel to all counties listed below. There may also be addition travel to help cover areas of New York if it is deemed necessary by the Director of Admissions.

Counties responsible for Travel and Application Review:

Albany, Chenango, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, (Coverage where needed)

Application review only:

* NYC, (Coverage where needed)

Daily duties include:

* Day to day operations i.e., Phones, email, Text

* Maintaining strong working relationships with Capital District and local Counselors

* Developing strong working relationships with faculty and academic departments.

* Reviewing applications for all counties listed above.

* Working collaboratively with faculty, academic departments, EOP, CPASS, Athletics on recruitment of undergraduate students.

* Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures for undergraduate admissions.

* Assisting with outreach and communications to prospective students to grow enrollments.

* Maintaining and updating the personal travel and slate admissions web pages.

* Increasing knowledge within all SUNY initiatives and how they correlate with this position.

* Continue growing knowledge within SLATE, the CRM platform

* Improving process efficiencies that enhance student and family service satisfaction.

* Involvement with the on-campus committee(s) and fostering of positive relationships with all student service areas that relate to admissions and enrollment.

* Seeking professional development opportunities on and off campus to remain current in student recruitment opportunities.

* During Fall (September
-December) and Spring (March-June) travel to local High Schools, Colleges, BOCES and Technical centers to recruit and educate students on SUNY Delhi.

* Attend all Open house and Accepted student events on SUNY Delhi's campus

* Create and operate all Yield events in Capital District and local region

Requirements:

* Bachelor degree from an accredited institution of higher education

* Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends

* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to present in-person and virtually

* Proficient with technology

* Experience working with a diverse population, promoting an inclusive environment

* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while…