Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Binghamton University•Binghamton, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate recruitment through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students. This is a temporary, one-year position. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self-motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to represent the University among prospective students, their families and colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Public speaking experience in both individual and large group settings
Analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
Valid/clean driver's license to operate a vehicle in NYS
Valid passport, or ability to obtain a valid passport, to travel to international markets
Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Bilingual or multilingual
Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or other language spoken in key international recruitment markets
At least one year of admissions, enrollment and/or student recruitment experience
Experience with marketing and leveraging technology
Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner
Understanding of data/based enrollment management techniques and can exercise sound and creative budget management
Experience working with and serving diverse populations
Knowledge of local, regional and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies and tactics

Responsibilities

Manage data and recruitment activities including, but not limited to; high school visits, college fairs, hosting recruitment events, communication/outreach activities, virtual events and innovative presentation methods
Build a strong working knowledge of Binghamton University, its programs, policies, staffing goals and history
Establish and maintain strong relationships and rapport with high schools, counselors, community colleges, community-based organizations, students, parents, alumni and professional organizations in order to develop and foster results to meet Binghamton University's enrollment goals
Build, implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office-wide strategy and other related recruitment responsibilities
Coordinate targeted area receptions and information sessions for recruitment and yield purposes with prospective students, applicants, parents, counselors and alumni in order to build awareness and increase enrollments from the specified area; these may involve working with representatives from other colleges or universities
Prepare reports and innovative proposals to help understand territories and further goals of a region
Participate in the development of operating goals and; recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations
Review applications as an active member of application reading committees
Build and maintain queries using a CRM
Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituent
Guide students through the admissions process via counseling and motivational speaking
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned markets, recruitment strategies, and trends to effectively recruit and enroll students