Location: Utica, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Fri May 8 2026 Job Description:

The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a full-time Admissions Counselor to play a key role in supporting the institution's enrollment goals. The primary responsibilities of this position include representing SUNY Poly to prospective students at college fairs, high school visits, community colleges, and school counselor programs; reviewing admissions applications; and interacting with students and families in various formats (in-person, virtually, email, etc.) to provide guidance and detailed information regarding admissions requirements, the application process, academic programs, residential life, financial aid, and all areas of the enrollment process. In addition, this position oversees the full enrollment process for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Some evening and weekend hours, as well as substantial travel throughout New York and the surrounding states is required.

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and render decisions on first-year and transfer applications for admission. Coordinate and execute the full enrollment process for first-year and transfer Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) applicants from the point of inquiry to enrollment to include the development of recruitment initiatives, marketing strategies, and targeted communication.

Visit key high schools and community colleges to meet in-person with prospective students and counselors; participate in college fairs, transfer days and other relevant recruitment events. Provide detailed information on SUNY Poly's academic programs, residential life, student life, and financial aid programs during these interactions.

Meet with prospective students and their families, both on and off campus, virtual and in-person, in both group settings and one-on-one appointments.

Act as a liaison to designated academic departments and special groups and provide support when needed.

Provide support and assistance with events held at the SUNY Global Center in NYC and the annual NYC Accepted Student Bus Trip.

Salary: $51,261

Benefits: BENEFITS AT A GLANCE (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf)

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

One to two years of professional experience in higher education or a related field

The ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage a variety of projects and responsibilities

Strong written and oral communication skills

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous admissions experience

Knowledge of SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Experience working with a CRM system (preferably Slate)

Experience with a student information system and reporting tool (preferably Banner and Argos)

Master's degree

Additional Information:

Initial review of applications will begin 2 weeks after posting. Posting will remain open until filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination

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 College's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link:

https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2024 - Uticaw covers.pdf (https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery%20Report%202024%20-%20Uticaw%20covers.pdf)

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator TitleIX@sunypoly.edu at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.

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