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Senior Admissions Advisor

Employer
SUNY Delhi
Location
Delhi, New York
Salary
$57,846 (plus UUP contractual increase(s))
Date posted
Jul 8, 2022
Website
https://www.delhi.edu/jobs

Job Details

SUNY Delhi prides itself on being a welcoming college community for all. Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are integral components of the highest quality academic programs and strong campus climate. SUNY Delhi is seeking a highly energetic, engaging, and dynamic self-starter to join the Admissions staff as a Senior Admissions Advisor.

The Senior Admissions Advisor will be part of the professional staff on the Admissions team representing SUNY Delhi to prospective students on campus. Primary responsibilities include daily operations tasks, group visits, coordination of ambassadors, supervising regional staff members, and becoming familiar with admissions criteria for all SUNY Delhi academic programs. The successful candidate will review transfer admissions applications and provide detailed information to prospective students regarding on-campus curriculum, academic programs, residence hall programs, and financial assistance. This position follows a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours. Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, along with self-motivation are imperative to the success of this position. 

The Senior Admissions Advisor works collaboratively with the staff in the following areas; Offices of Student Life, Residential Life, Academic Affairs, Provost, Registrar, and Student Financial Services by maintaining a strong working knowledge of student policies and procedures within each of these departments. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with high school counselors and other admissions professionals is vital. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage transfer student application review
  • Review, track, complete, and yield applications and in-turn, enroll students for an assigned territory by performing a significant amount of outreach electronically and by phone
  • Work with the Admissions Leadership team on outreach and engagement of prospective new students throughout the enrollment cycle
  • Supervise all regional admission advisors
  • Coordinate the student ambassador program
  • Coordinate the group visit program
  • Support SUNY Delhi Recruitment, Enrollment, and Yield Events (Discover Delhi, Delhi Decision Day, Bronco Ready, and Welcome Weekend)
  • Assist with the day-to-day needs of the office by entering and updating applicant data, receiving phone calls, assisting with mail campaigns, providing admissions presentations, and facilitating campus tours
  • Manage the merit-based scholarship process
  • Manage Campus articulation agreements
  • The incumbent will also attend professional meetings and conferences as required.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with 3 years higher education experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years higher education experience
  • An unrestricted driver's license
  • Proficient with technology
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in retrieving, interpreting, and utilizing data
  • Proficiency in conversational Spanish
  • Experience using a Student Information System such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Datatel, etc

Company

SUNY Delhi is an inclusive, student-centered campus that transforms student lives through hands-on learning, innovation, engaged faculty, and exceptional support services. A close-knit campus community set in the scenic foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi is a leader within the SUNY system for applied learning and online programs that cater to a diverse student population of over 3,000 students in over 65 popular majors ranging from associate to master degrees.  SUNY Delhi employs approximately 535 full-time, and part-time faculty and staff to fulfill its mission of transforming lives.

SUNY Delhi currently offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, as well as 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. SUNY Delhi has received national accolades for affordability, online education programs, and outstanding student success.

As the county seat for Delaware County, Delhi is a bustling village with eateries, shops, government offices, and more.  SUNY Delhi is an integral part of the community, doubling its population when college is in session.  The College offers an array of activities and programs throughout the year for faculty and staff, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, track, basketball courts, indoor pool, sauna, golf simulator, and even an 18-hole golf course. SUNY Delhi employees enjoy unique perks which include access to a student-run restaurant, Community Dog Wash Days, on-campus Butcher Shop, Automotive Repair Shop, and free Professional Development Workshops offered twice a year to help faculty and staff learn innovative teaching skills, earn certificates, get valuable training, and explore new interests. Most employees come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. 

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