Job Description

Senior Admissions Counselor

SUNY Maritime College

About SUNY MaritimeCollege:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the ThroggsNeck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel withthe greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are YankeeStadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positionswhich encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the College in recruitment activities in a knowledgeable, professional, and effective manner to prospective freshman, transfer,and graduate students and their families
• Manage and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies within an assigned high-priorityterritory, including strategic travel planning, relationship development, and outreach aligned with institutional enrollment goals
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community colleges, four-year institutions, graduate feeder programs, and community-based organizations to support recruitment pipelines
• Identify and cultivate transfer and graduate recruitment opportunities,including articulation partnerships and academic program pipelinesConduct inform
• ation sessions and presentations (in-person andvirtual) for prospective students, families, school counselors, and community organizations across multiple entry pathways
• Counselprospective students on academic programs, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduate program requirements, financial aidopportunities, the Regiment of Cadets, and student life
• Review, evaluate, and render admissions decisions for freshman, transfer, andgraduate applicants in accordance with institutional policies and academic standards
• Maintain integrity and consistency in applicationreview processes and assist with quality control in admissions evaluation workflows
• Analyze territory performance, application trends,and enrollment data to inform recruitment strategy and adjust outreach efforts to meet enrollment targets
• Play an active role in yieldinitiatives, including admitted student events, transfer and graduate information sessions, and outreach campaigns designed to convertapplicants to enrolled students
• Collaborate with campus partners including academic departments, Enrollment Services, Athletics, theRegiment of Cadets, and University Relations to support coordinated recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Assist in the planning andexecution of on-campus admissions events, open houses, accepted student programs, and special visit experiences
• Support the campusvisit program, including information sessions, campus tours, and specialized visits to ensure a high-quality experience for prospectivestudents and their families
• Provide mentorship, guidance, or support to junior admissions staff or student ambassadors asappropriate
• Assist in staffing the Admissions Office and provide support for prospective student engagement during campus visits
• Respond to inquiries and communications from prospective students and families in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurateand confidential records within the CRM and student information systems
• Attend on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, includingevenings and weekends as required
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the strategic goals of the Office ofAdmissions

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of professional collegeadmissions recruitment, or related higher education experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment territories and meetenrollment objectives
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently andcollaboratively within a team environment 
• Valid driver's license free of major violations and ability to travel extensively
• Liftup to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with freshman, transfer, and graduate admissions populations
• Experience evaluating transfer credits or graduate program applicants
• Knowledge of Banner Student Information System
• Experience using Slate CRM or similar admissions technology platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strongcommitment to student service and supporting diverse student populations

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Senior Admissions Counselor is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range is $57,151 - $60,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the ). Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-timecalendar year appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of theFLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor
Local Title: Senior Admissions Counselor
Line #: 00710

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: edu/affirmative-action .

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov .

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online at . Please submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
4. Names and contact information of three professionalreferences

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