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SUNY Maritime College Senior Admissions Counselor SUNY Maritime College in BRONX, New York
SUNY Maritime College Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Posted On: Thu Mar 19 2026 Job Description:Duties and Responsibilities: * Represent the College in recruitment activities in a knowledgeable, professional, and effective manner to prospective freshman, transfer, and graduate students and their families * Manage and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies within an assigned high-priority territory, including strategic travel planning, relationship development, and outreach aligned with institutional enrollment goals * Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community colleges, four-year institutions, graduate feeder programs, and community-based organizations to support recruitment pipelines * Identify and cultivate transfer and graduate recruitment opportunities, including articulation partnerships and academic program pipelines * Conduct information sessions and presentations (in-person and virtual) for prospective students, families, school counselors, and community organizations across multiple entry pathways * Counsel prospective students on academic programs, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduate program requirements, financial aid opportunities, the Regiment of Cadets, and student life * Review, evaluate, and render admissions decisions for freshman, transfer, and graduate applicants in accordance with institutional policies and academic standards * Maintain integrity and consistency in application review processes and assist with quality control in admissions evaluation workflows * Analyze territory performance, application trends, and enrollment data to inform recruitment strategy and adjust outreach efforts to meet enrollment targets * Play an active role in yield initiatives, including admitted student events, transfer and graduate information sessions, and outreach campaigns designed to convert applicants to enrolled students * Collaborate with campus partners including academic departments, Enrollment Services, Athletics, the Regiment of Cadets, and University Relations to support coordinated recruitment and enrollment efforts * Assist in the planning and execution of on-campus admissions events, open houses, accepted student programs, and special visit experiences * Support the campus visit program, including information sessions, campus tours, and specialized visits to ensure a high-quality experience for prospective students and their families * Provide mentorship, guidance, or support to junior admissions staff or student ambassadors as appropriate * Assist in staffing the Admissions Office and provide support for prospective student engagement during campus visits * Respond to inquiries and communications from prospective students and families in a timely and professional manner * Maintain accurate and confidential records within the CRM and student information systems * Attend on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including evenings and weekends as required * Perform other duties as assigned that support the strategic goals of the Office of Admissions Job Requirements:Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * 3-5 years of professional college admissions recruitment, or related higher education experience * Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment territories and meet enrollment objectives * Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and presentation skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment * Valid driver's license free of major violations and ability to travel extensively * Lift up to 50 lbsPreferred Qualifications * Experience working with freshman, transfer, and graduate admissions populations * Experience evaluating transfer credits or graduate program applicants * Knowledge of Banner Student Information System * Experience using Slate CRM or similar admissions techn