Admisssions Advisor

Category:: Professional

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Department:: Admissions Office

Locations:: Schenectady, NY

Posted:: Jun 16, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Position ID:: 189280

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of College Students? Join Our Admissions Team at SUNY Schenectady!

Are you passionate about guiding students on their educational journey? Do you thrive on meaningful connections, dynamic work environments, and the energy of recruitment season? SUNY Schenectady is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Admissions Advisor to join our team and help shape the future ? one student at a time.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Matriculated Enrollment, this full-time, 12-month represented position is based at our main campus in Schenectady, NY ? but your reach will extend far beyond. With extensive local travel and occasional out-of-area and overnight commitments, you'll be a key ambassador for SUNY Schenectady at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and more. Flexibility is essential, as some evening and weekend hours will be required to meet students and families where they are.

If you're ready to bring your energy, organization, and passion for higher education into a role that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

Provides personal counseling in regard to admission requirements and program choice

Coordinates, organizes and manages virtual and in-person information sessions

Serves as primary liaison for school counselors, college partners and educators

Represents SUNY Schenectady at on and off-campus college fairs, community fairs, and instant admit appointments

Reviews admissions applications and recommends admissions decisions

Manages yield communications to assigned students

Tracks student data and provides reports and analysis

Utilizes related technology-based systems (BANNER, Slate)

Availability to work evenings and weekends

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

One year of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling, or related field

A valid NYS Driver's License

Available to work evenings and weekends

Ability to frequently transport admissions recruitment materials weighing up to 40 pounds to recruitment events

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in planning and executing all facets of on-campus programs

Extensive knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) system

Experience with CRM systems (Slate)

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $43,405

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

Comprehensive health care coverage

Dental and vision coverage

A choice of retirement systems

A deferred compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

Discounted YMCA health club membership

Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at or .

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

Cover letter

Resume

Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application

References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here .

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Permanent