Associate Director Of Admissions Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Posting Details

Position Information

About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department Admissions Office

Local Title Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Budget Title Associate Director Of Admissions

Rank SL-5

Line Number 28900

Salary Range competitive

FTE Full-Time

Negotiating Unit UUP

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://suny.buffalostate.edu/graduate

Brief Job Description

The Associate Director serves on the leadership team within the Office of Admissions and is responsible for execution of graduate admissions and recruitment strategy. The Associate Director supervises professional staff and works collaboratively with Admissions Operations to facilitate application review. They are responsible for developing and implementing the communication plans for the student enrollment lifecycle. The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Recruitment Planning and Execution (50%)

-Responsible for development and implementation of graduate recruitment strategy with an emphasis on recruiting a diverse cohort of talented students to Buffalo State,

-Plan and execute on-campus, off-campus and virtual recruitment events (i.e., open house, information sessions, student orientation),

-Develop and maintain constructive relationships with various campus constituencies,

-Represent Buffalo State at recruitment events (on and off-campus events),

-Develop recruitment travel schedule and coordinate travel to scheduled events (i.e., graduate fairs, Adult Consortium visits),

-Develop and implement communication plans to support recruitment, application completion and enrollment.

-Collaborate with Graduate Admissions staff to coordinate email and phone campaigns for applicants, newly accepted students, and current non-enrolled students.

-Participate in and collaborate with Marketing and Communications leadership as assigned in the development and execution of marketing activities.

-Identify agencies and potential corporate partners to increase graduate enrollment

Application and Admission 40%

-Oversee the graduate student application process, facilitates timely review and decision release for applications

-Consults with program coordinators on enrollment targets

-Assigns reviewers for application files and coordinates with programs on selection criteria

-Collects and reviews admission recommendations, verifying that admits have met program requirements

-Collaborates with and manages admission staff ensuring that data is entered correctly, technology is used effectively and correspondence with applicants is professional and timely.

-Effectively use enrollment management technologies, including customer relations management system, student information system (Slate, Banner, Argos, etc.)

Secondary Responsibilities 10%

-Supervise the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

-Responsible for generating recruitment and enrollment reports to assist in data analysis, planning, and assessment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Progressive leadership experience in admissions or similar role

Strong leadership and effective communication skills

Demonstrated experience with data driven decision making

Demonstrated commitment to being team-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel, and work some evenings and weekends

Strong aptitude to work autonomously and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Significant experience in higher education office charged with enrollment management functions;

Graduate level enrollment management;

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion;

Proficiency in enrollment management technologies including customer relationship management system(s); Banner experience;

Demonstrated experience with data reporting, analysis and planning;

Experience working with graduate academic programs

Anticipated Date of Hire 05/12/2025

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date 04/25/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Contact Person

Contact Email

Contact Fax

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7781

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Buffalo State website

• Buffalo News

• Buffalo Rocket

• Challenger

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• HigherEdJobs

• Panorama Hispano News

• Employee Referral

• Other

• • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in college admissions or other higher education office charged with recruitment, retention and/or student support?

• Yes

• No

• Please share with us what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they are important.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents