Admissions Counselor Position Available In Otsego, New York

Job Order Number:

DG0149952

Job Title:

Admissions Counselor

Company:

SUNY Oneonta Location:

Oneonta, NY

Salary:

Education:

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Experience:

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Duration:

Full Time, Regular

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Location:

Oneonta, NY Category:

Professional Posted On:

Fri Mar 14 2025

Job Description:

Are you a people-person with a passion for education and travel? Do you love connecting with students and helping them find their perfect college match? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Office of Admissions at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Admissions Counselor. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions, expectations include serving as a member of the first-year student recruiting team and working to promote and enroll students in support of enrollment goals and the mission of the University.

The successful candidate will join an all-star team, dedicated to serving students and their families. We celebrate inclusivity and are passionate about recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.

edu/ and https:

//suny.oneonta.edu/admissions.

Duties include but are not limited to:+

Travel:

Recruitment travel includes, but is not limited to, NY, the Tri-State area, and other regions+

Recruiting:

Identify, recruit, and enroll qualified candidates for admission demonstrating an appreciation for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences+

Event Superstar:

Represents Admissions Office at high schools, Community Colleges and during on and off campus events, in seeking qualified applicants for admission to the University+

Exceptional Connector:

Counsel incoming students and their families regarding processes and procedure for admission to the University; extensive outreach efforts to develop awareness of SUNY Oneonta to target audiences; review application files and makes admission decisions+ Build a

Network:

Establish and foster relationships with school counselors, prospective students and families, agencies, and organizations+

Peaking Interest:

Prospect generation; group presentations

Salary:

$55,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY’s comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree+ Willingness to travel, including but not limited to, NY, the Tri-State area, and other regions+ Able to work evenings and weekends + Valid driver’s license

Additional:

+ Demonstrated effective written communication and presentation skills+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

+ Demonstrated experience in college admissions or related area within higher education+ Previous experience organizing and planning events+ Ability to create and grow relationships+ Spanish proficiency+ Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion+ Experience using

Slate CRM Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university’s indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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