Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

University at Buffalo Portal • Buffalo, NY

30d

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University at Buffalo invites applications for Admissions Advisor positions based locally in the Buffalo area with recruitment responsibilities in the Buffalo Metro, and out of state potentially including Ohio, Illinois, Florida and California. UB is seeking candidates who are motivated self-starters who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the geographic diversity and multicultural goals of the University. The Admissions Advisor designs and implements student recruitment activities that are in line with office-wide strategic goals for out of state and diversity recruitment. They serve as an information and student centered Admissions advisor specialist, interpreting university admission requirements, academic policies and student service procedures for students, parents, and counselors. This position requires a strong communicator with polished presentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience.
• Prior experience handling an array of customer services duties is required.
• Knowledgeable about college admissions and recruitment practices in higher education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills are necessary.
• Enthusiasm for higher education is crucial.
• Demonstrated experience working with or in diverse populations.
• Being flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and time management.
• Experience working in virtual environment providing outreach services.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License or the ability to demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs for this position.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• The ability to move and transport boxes that weigh 25 pounds or more is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and prior high school college advising experience.
• Ability in the proper use of a second language, bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin)
• Community Based Organization or Volunteer Experience doing outreach to the youth.
• Prior experience executing a high-volume travel schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop a recruitment plan for your assigned territories; scheduling and participating in virtual and in-person recruitment activities including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, and planning/hosting area events.
• Building and strengthening relationships with high schools, community colleges, community organizations and independent counselors to help increase enrollment to UB.
• Develop new markets to broaden qualified applicant pool.
• Assist and execute coordinated efforts focused on diversity recruitment activity to include racial, ethnic, gender and identity based groups.
• Extensive travel may be required for in person recruitment to targeted high schools and events in assigned regions to provide presentations to students and parents, attend recruitment fairs and college nights, providing information to prospective students and their families, to include evening and weekend programs.
• Responsible for the processing, documentation and execution of accurate expenditure reporting.
• Developing, utilizing and staying current with communications, marketing tools, publications, computer information and data analysis.
• Serving as a liaison between prospective students and the Office of Admissions; call campaigns, telephone engagement, email communication, text messaging and requests for information, in a timely manner.
• Participation in all on and off campus recruitment events, which will include evenings, weekends and overnight commitments.
• Working with other regional recruitment professionals to coordinate activities and foster professional development.
• Create reports that track progress towards goals and territory data to departmental leadership.

Benefits

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees