The Department of Admissions at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Admissions. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director will serve as a member of the Admissions leadership team and is involved in the planning and execution of related student recruitment and enrollment activities that support the enrollment goals. The associate director will provide leadership in the continued development of our communications plans; oversee programming related to on campus and off campus events; manage a specific recruitment territory of a prospect/applicant pool; develop and collaborate with campus community and outside constituents to promote admissions efforts and build relationships; provide leadership, support, and direct supervision to junior admissions staff; and provide leadership in the development of new initiatives and recruitment strategies.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, committed to serving students and their families. We value inclusivity and are committed to the recruitment and enrollment of 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:

• Representing the University professionally and ethically at recruiting events, conferences, and meetings, traveling independently.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a creative communication strategy for multiple student populations, families, school counselors and other stakeholders utilizing SLATE CRM
• Managing on and off campus events with other admissions professionals
• Contribute to the creation and execution of recruitment plans in alignment with first-year, transfer, and international student goals
• Identify, recruit, and enroll qualified candidates for admission demonstrating an appreciation for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences
• Utilizing analytical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, listening skills, multi-tasking skills, and attention to details
• Managing multiple projects successfully as needed in a time sensitive environment
• Manage the transfer application review process
• Support the Director of Admissions in efforts to recruit, manage, and train professional staff.
• Professional and mentorship of staff supervision
• Group presentations and prospective student interviews
• Review and evaluation of applications
• Working evenings and weekends.

Salary: $- commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in college admissions or similar setting
• Valid US driver's license
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Successful record of accomplishment leveraging technology in recruitment or similar processes
• Demonstrated effective written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel overnight and work evenings and weekends
• Experience using a CRM

Preferred:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university
• Experience with event planning
• Spanish proficiency
• Experience using Slate CRM
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

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 really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.