Admissions Assistant (Temporary) - SUNY Cobleskill

State University of New York at Cobleskill•Cobleskill, NY

45d•$51,261

About The Position

The Office of Admissions at SUNY Cobleskill seeks a customer service-oriented candidate for the position of Admissions Assistant. This position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions and the general supervision of the Director of Admissions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. The candidate will also demonstrate a fine attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to work with a diverse population
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team of Admissions professionals
Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an Admissions Office or sales setting

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls, conduct presentations, and meet with prospective students and their families regarding all aspects of the Admissions process.
Independently and collaboratively render admissions decisions on prospective student applications.
Serve as liaison for special applicant populations, including communications, database management, processing management and regular reporting of application progress through the entire Admissions cycle.
Participate in virtual and on-campus events such as Open House, Accepted Student Days, high school field trips etc.
Actively participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Professionally represent SUNY Cobleskill at both physical and virtual recruitment events including visits to high schools, college fairs, virtual engagements, and hosting regional receptions for prospective students.
Recruitment within an assigned territory that will include frequent overnight stays.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with high school counselors and community partners.
Produce a comprehensive schedule of recruitment activities including detailed travel itinerary and budget information. Recommend updates and revisions as needed. Submit monthly travel and expense reports.