Regional Admissions Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Serve as a representative for Stony Brook University while working from a home office located in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth region, encompassing the entire Texas area.

• Create and enhance recruitment strategies aimed at boosting enrollment from designated territories and supporting the overarching goals of the university.

• Work in collaboration with both internal and external university partner offices on student recruitment and yield initiatives.

• Travel to various events, representing the university at college fairs, high school visits, community college engagements, and outreach programs.

• Establish and nurture relationships with school counselors, Community-Based Organization (CBO) advisors, and other educational representatives.

• Formulate outreach plans for the territory utilizing in-person, virtual, email, phone, and traditional follow-up methods.

• Assist in targeted recruitment efforts, which include alumni involvement, student development, volunteer initiatives, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, parent engagement, fly-in programs, counselor tours, and advisory boards.

• Provide comprehensive admissions and enrollment information to students, families, school counselors, International Education Consultants (IECs), and university partner offices.

• Conduct information sessions about the university and its programs throughout the admissions cycle in both in-person and virtual formats.

• Organize recruitment programs, projects, and events aimed at targeted populations, both on campus, off-campus, and virtually.

• Engage actively with state and regional admissions associations and recruitment networks.

• Analyze territory performance data and reports, providing recommendations for follow-up actions.

• Conduct holistic evaluations of admissions applications and make recommendations for domestic, transfer, international, honors, and other special populations.

• Perform follow-up activities to enhance application completion and yield rates.

• Undertake additional duties or projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s Degree (or a foreign equivalent) or higher is required.

• At least one (1) year of full-time professional experience in a higher education setting is necessary.

• Proficiency in technology, office software, and communication systems is essential.

• A valid Driver’s License must be obtained, maintained, and kept current.

• A clean motor vehicle record, free from major violations or a recurring pattern of violations, is required.

• Previous experience in admissions counseling and recruitment is preferred.

• Preferred experience includes reviewing admissions applications and making recommendations for acceptance.

• Experience working with diverse populations and independently is preferred.

• Familiarity with higher education technology platforms, such as SLATE, is preferred.

• Experience in program planning, implementation, assessment, and innovation is advantageous.

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends throughout the year is required.

• Ability to travel periodically to campus and across assigned recruitment territories is necessary.

• Candidates must not require sponsorship for a work visa.

• A resume/CV and cover letter are required to be submitted with the online application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual location pay of $4,150 UUP, disbursed biweekly.

• Eligibility for overtime provisions as per the FLSA.

• A comprehensive total rewards package offered by Stony Brook University.