Senior Admissions Counselor (2 Positions)

Company Description

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which 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-priority territory, 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 pipelines
• Conduct information sessions and presentations (in-person and virtual) for prospective students, families, school counselors, and community organizations across multiple entry pathways
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduate program requirements, financial aid opportunities, the Regiment of Cadets, and student life
• Review, evaluate, and render admissions decisions for freshman, transfer, and graduate applicants in accordance with institutional policies and academic standards
• Maintain integrity and consistency in application review 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 yield initiatives, including admitted student events, transfer and graduate information sessions, and outreach campaigns designed to convert applicants to enrolled students
• Collaborate with campus partners including academic departments, Enrollment Services, Athletics, the Regiment of Cadets, and University Relations to support coordinated recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Assist in the planning and execution of on-campus admissions events, open houses, accepted student programs, and special visit experiences
• Support the campus visit program, including information sessions, campus tours, and specialized visits to ensure a high-quality experience for prospective students and their families
• Provide mentorship, guidance, or support to junior admissions staff or student ambassadors as appropriate
• 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 accurate and confidential records within the CRM and student information systems
• Attend on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including evenings and weekends as required
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the strategic goals of the Office of Admissions
  
  

Compensation details: 57151-60000 Yearly Salary

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