Associate Director of Graduate Admissions - SUNY Oneonta

The Office of Graduate Admissions at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Graduate Admissions. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions leads the recruitment and enrollment efforts for the university's graduate programs serving graduate domestic, international, and online students. This position is open to a hybrid work structure and will require working days on campus. The Associate Director will participate in and coordinate activities, events, and programs that promote the various graduate programs. The Associate Director is responsible for student recruitment, coordinating admissions application and review process, as well as follow up activities in support of graduate program enrollment goals and the mission of the university.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, committed to serving students and their families. We value inclusivity and are committed to the recruitment and enrollment of a diverse student body. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/admissions.

Duties include:

• Representing the University professionally and ethically at recruiting events, conferences and meetings, traveling independently.
• Assisting with the development of a graduate recruitment strategy including external audiences and current SUNY Oneonta students.
• Researching and identifying target markets and recruiting venues, analyzing trends and assessing effectiveness of recruitment events.
• Utilizing innovative recruitment techniques and marketing methods to develop, plan, organize and execute a recruitment program.
• Coordinating social media strategies that target key constituents, in coordination with Communications and Marketing personnel, including content generation.
• Employing effective and professional communications/marketing skills, generate and respond to inquiries, provide consistent and professional recruiting information, and communicate proactively with external agencies (partner universities, school districts, private sector businesses).
• Delivering marketing and promotional presentations to diverse audiences both in person and virtually.
• Implementing effective practices in the coordination and review of applications including document management, student relationship management and application review processes.
• Working proficiently with the Slate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Salary: $64,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in college admissions or similar setting
• Experience developing and delivering persuasive presentations to prospective students and community organizations
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Successful track record leveraging technology in recruitment or similar processes
• Current and valid driver's license
• Ability to travel, and work evenings and weekends
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven ability to learn and use new technology, including social media and university systems

Preferred:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university
• Previous experience in graduate admissions
• Experience Slate or other similar CRM tools
• A record of highly motivated, self-directed and results-oriented accomplishment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.