Admissions Advisor
Salary
$57,151.00 - $62,866.00 Annually
Location
SUNY Brockport
Job Type
Professional Full-Time
Job Number
2600404
Division
Enrollment Management
Department
Admissions Undergraduate
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
08 United University Professions (UUP)
Description
Benefits
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Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! (https://www2.brockport.edu/about/strategic-plan/)
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Admissions Advisor. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is responsible for processing freshman and transfer credentials, decisioning applications , recruiting prospective students from high schools and community colleges, and building and maintaining relationships with high school and transfer counselors. The Admissions Advisor will represent the university at on-campus admissions and conversion events, as well as off-campus recruitment events throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, and Westchester County. With a strong focus on student success, the advisor will guide prospective students through the admissions process while supporting the recruitment of a high-quality and diverse undergraduate class. In addition to general recruitment responsibilities, this position will serve on the Transfer Services team, processing degree audits, entering transfer coursework, and assisting with communications for transfer students.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:
Participates as the Advisor on Duty with a routine schedule which includes meeting with families, conducting information sessions, and answering phone calls.
Responds to inquiries for information on admissions and participates in call campaigns to contact students who have expressed an interest in attending.
Represents SUNY Brockport at on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as high school visits, college fairs and other various off campus meetings to promote the university.
Reviews applicants' high school and college credentials and determines eligibility for admission.
Conducts follow-up communications with applicants and organizes special on-campus recruitment events.
Travels throughout assigned recruitment territory to develop and manage relationships within the respective territory.
Participates on the transfer services team, processing degree audits and entering transfer coursework.
Non-Essential Functions:
Serves and participates in on-campus committees.
Generates reports and office data as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Ability to confidently communicate and present information in both individual and large group settings
A strong commitment to supporting a diverse student population and enhancing student success
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and lift boxes as needed
Valid/clean driver's license to rent and operate a motor vehicle
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
One to three years previous admissions, enrollment and/or student recruitment experience
Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner
Knowledge of local, regional and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies and tactics
Bilingual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, some nights and weekends required during the recruitment cycle.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human_resources/careers.html) .
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/insurance-premium/) page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the UUP Employee Benefit Trust Fund (https://uupinfo.org/benefits/btf.php) page.
Retirement
NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.
Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans.
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the Benefits at a Glance (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) . For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the Retirement Plan Comparison Chart (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/retirement-systems/Retirement-Plan-Comparison-Tier-12-24-v3.pdf) .
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/fringe/) page.
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) for UUP represented employees.
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Employer
SUNY Brockport (NY)
Address
350 New Campus Drive Brockport, New York, 14420
Phone
(585) 395-2126
Website
brockport.edu
