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Stony Brook University · 1 day ago

International Admissions Counselor

Stony Brook, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $55K/yr

1+ years exp

Stony Brook University is seeking an International Admissions Counselor to represent the university in assigned recruitment territories. The role involves developing recruitment initiatives, engaging with students and families, and evaluating admissions applications to enhance enrollment from diverse populations.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Travel and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory and as needed in additional identified territories

Support targeted recruitment program or efforts with a focus on the international population which may include alumni engagement, student development and volunteer program, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, high achieving, underrepresented populations, or other priorities as determined by office leadership

Build territory outreach plans based on office and university goals that may include in person and virtual or correspondence through email, phone, and paper follow up

Inform, build, and facilitate on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices

Engage with students, families, school counselors, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes and policies, may require research to provide appropriate resolution

Provide university and program information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors through the entire admissions cycle; these may be in person and virtual and may be delivered in various settings to various group sizes

Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, transfer, international, honors and other special populations

Conduct follow up to increase application completion and yield rates from targeted schools and student groups

Assist with and coordinate as identified recruitment and on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices

View and interpret data and reports based on territory performance and create and make recommendations for appropriate follow up actions

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission

Qualification

Admissions counselingCRM proficiencyHigher education technologyProgram planningConflict resolutionCollaborationRelationship buildingCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)

One (1) years of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting

Proficiency with technology, office software and communication systems such as CRMs (Slate), phone (WebEx), Zoom, Teams, and text messaging

Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations