Empire State University is currently seeking a highly motivated experienced admissions professional to fill a full-time Admissions Advisor position (State Title: Admissions Advisor) located at our Saratoga Springs location. We seek a team member with demonstrated communication skills and enthusiasm to represent the University to prospective students as well as the greater university community. The Admissions Advisor will report to the Senior Director of Admissions and is responsible for managing the application process for undergraduate and graduate application including regional territories within New York State and beyond, collaborating with colleagues in recruitment, financial aid, registrar, and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition from applicant to student. Responsibilities include personal follow up by assisting the applicant through the admissions process, reviewing applications for admission, validating documents such as high school, residency and college transcripts as well as supporting immunization compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing applications for completion and to make admissibility recommendations.
• Working with the Senior Director and Admissions Advisors in processing all (undergraduate and graduate) admission applications.
• Manages and coordinates partner application process (dual admits, joint academic programs and combined degrees)
• Resolving issues which occur during the admissions process.
• Performing regular outreach to applicants for application completion.
• Preparing and investigating university disciplinary dismissals for committee decision.
• Providing information regarding the university to prospective students, applicants, and others, by responding to e-mails, telephone inquiries, chat, and walk-ins.
• Collaborating with the leadership team to establish priorities and methods what will ensure efficient workflow in the Admissions Office.
• Assisting staff with:
  • Problem solving.
  • Processes related to the response to applicants.
  • Validation of documents associates with the admissions file such as high school, Visa/Permanent Residency, and prerequisite degree requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of one-year Admissions or Enrollment Management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a setting that promotes both teamwork and independence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Special Information:

• The preferred location of this position is Saratoga Springs, NY, however other SUNY Empire NY state locations will be considered.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Rank/Salary: SL3/ $53,000

Empire State University is an EOE employer.

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes; NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.

IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) 587-2100, ext. 2240. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security.