Senior Staff Assistant

Senior Staff Assistant (Admissions)

SUNY Broome Community College is seeking applicants for a full-time Senior Staff Assistant in the Admissions Office. This in-person position reports to the Director of Admissions, working with a dedicated team in a friendly, energetic community college setting.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively with a diverse public and student population; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain a recruitment territory, and have knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and programs that can affect admissions and enrollment of students; generate activity reports from the College database and other computer resources in response to internal and external requests for information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director in recruitment efforts, on-campus visits, Open House, College Nights, and related activities.
• In conjunction with the Director, coordinates admissions events on and off campus including scheduling, registration, organizing, and assessment.
• Coordinate and schedule all high school campus visits: including presentations, tour of campus and housing, and meal options.
• Maintains an off-campus recruitment territory, including a close relationship with high schools during visits, Instant Admit Events, College Express Days, Financial Aid Days, College Days, etc.
• Works with the Director of Admissions, enrollment processing offices, and outside partners to strengthen enrollment and encourage community visibility.
• Collects data and prepares required reports for submission to the Director for review.
• In conjunction with the Director, works closely with other offices including Advising, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Marketing, and others to ensure complete services to newly admitted students.
• Re-develop and maintain the high school guidance counselor newsletter to constantly update the local group on opportunities and interpret information regarding college curricula and course entrance requirements.
• Assists the Director with admissions policy and review, and process oversight and coordination for space-controlled programs.
• Primary Evaluator of Admissions criteria in competitive Health Science programs.
• Primary Evaluator of Admissions criteria in Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
• CORRESPONDENCE WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON ALL AREAS OF INTEREST IN THEIR COLLEGE SEARCH VIA EMAIL, PHONE CALLS, AND ONE ON ONE MEETINGS.
• CONSULTS WITH DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS AND DEANS REGARDING PROGRAM PREREQUISITES AND INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS THAT RELATE TO THE COMPETITIVE REVIEW PROCESS.
• COORDINATE THE ADMISSIONS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INCLUDING HIRING, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION OF STUDENT WORKERS AND ALL ASSIGNED TASKS.
• ASSISTS THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS IN HIRING AND TRAINING OF PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME STAFF.
• ASSISTS THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS IN COORDINATION OF RECRUITMENT PLANS AND TERRITORIES FOR THE RECRUITMENT STAFF IN ADMISSIONS.
• IN THE ABSENCE OF THE DIRECTOR, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DAILY MANAGEMENT TO THE STAFF IN ADMISSIONS.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Additional training and education in the applicable administrative field is desirable.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
• Availability and willingness to travel to high schools, college fairs, and county events during high recruitment periods necessary.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with SLATE and Banner is strongly preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working in an educational institution or in a related administrative function is desired.
• Human Services experience or additional experience with any of the functional responsibilities of the position is preferred.

SUNY Broome Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and curriculum. The institution is committed to promoting an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect for others. SUNY BCC is committed to the diversity of its community. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.