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Binghamton University Transfer Admissions Specialist in Binghamton, New York
Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Dec 5 2023 Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary: $53,151
Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Transfer Admissions Specialist. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self-motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to represent the university to prospective transfer students, their families and colleagues in understanding the transfer admissions process and credit evaluation. The position will play a critical role in ensuring students experience a smooth transition during the transfer enrollment process at Binghamton University. This position involves supporting Enrollment Management through identifying, selecting, and enrolling transfer students. The position will also require travel to community colleges for admissions events.
Responsibilities include:
Development of a working knowledge of Binghamton University, its programs, policies, goals and history
Proficiency in the use of technology; experience working with a student information system such as Banner and/or an admissions CRM such as Slate
Establish and maintain strong relationships and rapport with counselors and advisors at community colleges, students, parents, alumni and professional organizations
Review applications through a holistic reading process and make recommendations, act as an active member of application reading committees
Represent and travel for the campus to meet with prospective transfer students off campus, at community colleges, and at off-campus meetings
Prepare reports and innovative proposals to help understand transfers and further the goals for transfer enrollment
Develop a basic understanding of curricula information (including program of study and general education requirements) for transfer pathways, including an understanding of course-to course equivalencies
Offer in-person and virtual workshops and seminars for Broome to Binghamton Program Prospective Students
Recruit at high schools for the Broome to Binghamton program
Outreach to promote the Broome to Binghamton Program
Work closely with Advising to help facilitate meetings and planning ahead with Broome to Binghamton Students
Coordinate targeted area receptions and information sessions for recruitment and yield purposes with prospective students, applicants, parents, counselors and alumni in order to build awareness and increase enrollments from the specified area; these may involve working with representatives from other colleges or universities
Job Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Bachelor's degree (or higher)
3-5 years of progressive professional work experience
Must possess a valid/clean driver's license to operate a vehicle in NYS and be comfortable driving in various settings
Evidence of excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated public speaking ability, analytical thinking, and creative problem solving
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
Ability to be flexible and work with interruptions such as phone calls and meeting with students
Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
Ability to travel extensively
Experience working with and serving diverse populations
Preferred:
Master's degree (or higher) in a related field
2 or more years of full-time experience working in higher education in an academic advising, undergraduate admissions, transfer services, registrar's office or administrative role in an academic department
Experience working with a Student Information System (e.g. Banner) or CRM (e.g. Slate)
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
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For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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