Assistant Director For Undergraduate Admissions, Nyc Metro Area

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Department:Undergraduate Admissions
Locations:Binghamton, NY
Posted:Jul 18, 2023
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Ref. No.:04031
Position ID:164784
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About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor (SL-3)
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director to support Enrollment Management for the six schools at Binghamton University through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students from an assigned geographic territory (NYC and surrounding metro area). The Undergraduate Admissions office is seeking a team member with demonstrated communication skills and enthusiasm to represent the University among prospective students, their families, and colleagues.
Essential Functions

• Utilize web-based tools to enhance the communication and efficiency of admissions work in a regionally based setting
• Coordinate 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 the assigned territory and further the goals of the region
• Build, implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office-wide strategy for assigned territory and other assigned responsibilities
• Counsel current and prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities
• Develop relationships with talented students throughout the recruitment cycle in conjunction with the university's goals of attracting and retaining academically talented and diverse students
• Continue to foster established relationships and represent Binghamton University with new colleagues
• Develop and maintain relationships and strong rapport with high school and college school officials, including principals, school counselors and community-based organizations
• Build and maintain territory-specific queries using our CRM
• Manage data and recruitment activities within an assigned geographic market including, but not limited to, high school visits, college fairs, hosting virtual and in person recruitment events, communication/outreach activities, and innovative presentation methods
• Develop and maintain innovative travel plan utilizing data for recruitment within assigned territory
• Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituents
• Review application documents through a holistic reading process and make recommendations, act as an active member of application reading committees
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, and other university colleagues to enhance the Binghamton message

Expectations

• Work from home with expectations for periodic office-based work regionally and on campus (6-12 times a year)
• Ability to drive within New York City and surrounding metro NY area, as well as travel via public transportation
• Extensive night and weekend work expected throughout various points of the admissions cycle

Requirements
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Demonstrated public speaking ability, analytical thinking, data analysis, and creative problem solving
• 2-5 years of professional experience
• Strong customer service or rapport building skills
• Ability to maintain flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and familiarity using data collection/management tools, as well as virtual communication tools
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, comfortable driving and navigating in New York City
• Reside within the New York City metro area
• Ability to work from home and must be computer literate with access to internet, and quiet virtual presentation area
• Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes/bags weighing 30 pounds or more

Preferred

• Bilingual
• Experience working with high academic achieving student populations
• Experience working with a CRM
• Master's Degree

Additional Information
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For Information On The Dual Career Program, Please Visit
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .
Application Instructions
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=164784
Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 4, 2023
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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