[Hiring] Regional Admissions Counselor @Stony Brook University

Role Description

The Regional Admissions Counselor will represent the university, based out of a home office in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas with responsibility for the entire Texas territory. Working with senior leaders in admissions, this position assists in developing and expanding recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals. This includes:

• Working with internal and external university partner offices to assist in student recruitment and yield activities.
• Traveling and representing the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory.
• Building relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, and other education representatives.
• Building territory outreach plans based on office and university goals.
• Supporting targeted recruitment programs or efforts.
• Engaging with students, families, school counselors, IECs, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes.
• Providing university and program information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors.
• Assisting with and coordinating targeted population recruitment and programs.
• Viewing and interpreting data and reports based on territory performance.
• Engaging in holistic evaluation of admissions applications and making recommendations on applicants.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting.
• Proficiency with technology, office software, and communication systems.
• Must have, keep, and maintain the appropriate valid Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Requirements

• Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment.
• Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission.
• Experience working with diverse populations and working independently.
• Experience and knowledge with higher education technology platforms, i.e., SLATE.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, assessing, and innovating to enhance programs.

Benefits

• This is a full-time appointment.
• FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
• This position will be based from a home office in the Houston or DFW area and will travel to campus periodically throughout the year.
• Early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required throughout the year to support recruitment efforts.
• In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.