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Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions


Job Location:

Binghamton, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 57151 - 57151
Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Admissions Counselor Undergraduate Admissions
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier publicR1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission outstanding academics facilities and community life -promotes extraordinary student success research and service; Binghamton University is where our students faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than abouthaving a great job -it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamtons collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence education innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics distinguished faculty who value cutting-edgeand community-engaged research teaching and serviceexceptional staff and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18000 students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology insight intellectual exploration and community service.

We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with this commitment we welcome all to apply including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title:Admissions Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $57151 (temporary full-time)

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Counselor to support undergraduate recruitment through identifying selecting and enrolling students. This is a temporary one-year position. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self-motivated dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to represent the University among prospective students their families and colleagues.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage data and recruitment activities including but not limited to; high school visits college fairs hosting recruitment events communication/outreach activities virtual events and innovative presentation methods
  • Build a strong working knowledge of Binghamton University its programs policies staffing goals and history
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships and rapport with high schools counselors community colleges community-based organizations students parents alumni and professional organizations in order to develop and foster results to meet Binghamton Universitys enrollment goals
  • Build implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office-wide strategy and other related recruitment responsibilities
  • 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
  • Prepare reports and innovative proposals to help understand territories and further goals of a region
  • Participate in the development of operating goals and; recommend implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations
  • Review applications as an active member of application reading committees
  • Build and maintain queries using a CRM
  • Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituent
  • Guide students through the admissions process via counseling and motivational speaking
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned markets recruitment strategies and trends to effectively recruit and enroll students
Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Public speaking experience in both individual and large group settings
  • Analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
  • Valid/clean drivers license to operate a vehicle in NYS
  • Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport to travel to international markets
  • Able to walk stand for long periods lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred:

  • Masters degree
  • Bilingual or multilingual
  • Proficiency in Spanish Mandarin or other language spoken in key international recruitment markets
  • At least one year of admissions enrollment and/or student recruitment experience
  • Experience with marketing and leveraging technology
  • Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student system such as Banner
  • Understanding of data/based enrollment management techniques and can exercise sound and creative budget management
  • Experience working with and serving diverse populations
  • Knowledge of local regional and national college counseling ethics standards trends strategies and tactics

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

BinghamtonUniversity 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 Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email

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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.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR as well as the Universitys complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be foundhere.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact the ADA Coordinator by completing theReasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants:June 29 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter and
  3. Contact information for three professional references

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