The University at Albany seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor participates in the planning and execution of the recruitment activities associated with attracting and enrolling students who represent the priority enrollment goals outlined for the Undergraduate Admissions office.

• Primary Responsibilities: We seek a team member with demonstrated communication skills and enthusiasm to represent the University to prospective students, their families, and high school counselors. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Management of specific recruitment territories. This includes the examination of regional student data and making qualified recommendations of sources for the acquisition of likely leads appropriate to the territory. Strategic travel for up to 8 weeks in the fall and up to 5 weeks of spring travel to meet with students and counselors at high schools, community colleges, and college fairs. Reviewing and evaluating applications to the University from these territories.
• Development of information programs in respective regions (e.g., information nights) for UAlbany, or in collaboration with other collegiate institutions for prospective applicants. Plan and manage post-acceptance regional yield events.
• Cultivation of relationships with high school counselors in assigned regions to serve as their primary point of contact/resource at UAlbany.
• Host on-campus visitors in a variety of formats for prospective students and families.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
• 1-3 years of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling, or related field
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally and geographically diverse population and are asked to discuss their personal experiences with diversity
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel extensively and work some weekends/evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Slate
• Knowledge of the undergraduate experience at UAlbany or comparable institution

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Admissions Advisor, SL-3

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 University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. 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 info@goer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=152875