Position Information

Position Title Admissions Recruiter (Temporary)

Position Category Full Time Staff

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary $43,811

Department Admissions

Working Hours 35 hours per week

General Description

A great opportunity is available for an individual looking to grow their career and gain experience in field of higher education. SUNY Niagara is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to work in our Admissions department on a temporary basis. This position will report directly to the Interim Director of Admissions.

This position is responsible for recruitment and admission of prospective students through high school visits, outreach efforts and partnerships with community based organizations; works collaboratively with the Coordinator of Multicultural Students on events/activities for underrepresented populations; maintains regular reports of recruitment efforts and enrollment of international students; meets with prospective students regarding college admissions; provides presentations on college admissions. To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

This position could be located at both the Sanborn, NY location and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute location. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits for our employees. These benefits are part of a total compensation package comprised of more than just a salary which includes participation in the NYS Retirement System. At SUNY Niagara you will have access to benefits that not only cover you and your family’s health but also your well-being as we understand the importance of allowing our employees to have a healthy work life balance by providing our employees with very generous paid time off including four-day workweeks in the summer. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits/ to view our benefit offerings.

Typical Work Activities

1. Plan & implement recruitment activities to students from all backgrounds to include high school visits, business & industry, community based organizations and other markets as assigned by supervisor

2. Assist prospective students with the admissions process, Student Outcome Tracking counseling, and Excelsior scholarship advisement.

3. Learn International student guidelines and become an international student representative on campus to help assist international students with enrollment issues at NCCC

4. Attend college fairs, parents nights, SUNY recruitment functions, and other recruitment oriented activities and events as needed.

5. Assist with campus based recruitment & marketing activities and events & campus tours

6. Utilize the CRM and student information system to process student info, maintain records and prepare reports

7. Perform assigned duties to assist students in the following processes: admission, registration, advisement, financial resources, and other student support services.

8. Prepare and provide admission presentations to groups

9. Serve as a liaison between the Registration and Records office and help evaluate transfer credit through the transcript evaluation process.

10. Serve on college committees as requested

11. Other duties as assigned

    Essential Functions

Must be able to relate to members of the administration, faculty, staff and student body; must be able to coordinate numerous tasks and projects simultaneously; must be able to operate the student data base system; must be able to prepare and present reports; must be able to prepare and provide presentations to groups; must be able to relate to multiple and diverse populations; must have capability to travel; must be able to work evenings and weekends as required; must be able to maintain a polished, professional appearance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree;

• One year full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience working in a higher education setting;

• Work experience that includes preparing and making presentations to groups.

• Valid driver’s license.

  Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration/Higher Education or related field;

• Experience in college admissions and/or recruitment of underrepresented students;

• One year full-time or equivalent part-time working with underrepresented populations within urban areas seeking education and training;

• Experience with Slate CRM , Banner student information system;

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Publisher.

  License(s)/Certifications

  About SUNY Niagara

  SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

  SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

  SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

  SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S302P

Open Date 08/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year full-time or equivalent paid professional experience working in a higher education setting including work experience preparing and making presentations to groups?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3