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Admissions Specialist


Job Location:

Binghamton, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 51261 - 51261
Posted: 25 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Admissions Specialist
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 Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $51261(Regular position. Full-time temporary for one year due to promotional hold with the expectation of transition to a term appointment in the future)

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Specialist to support the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the recruitment of new students. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a dynamic individual with effective communication and interpersonal skills to represent the University among prospective students their families and colleagues. The position will involve supporting the undergraduate admissions team through their technical abilities organizational skills and detail-oriented tasks in order to better manage the recruitment funnel. The Admissions Specialist works alongside an experienced collaborative team and gains hands-on exposure to the full admissions cycle from recruitment and event planning to application review at one of the premier public universities in the Northeast.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Guide students and families through the admissions process via counseling presenting and motivational speaking
  • Manage data of recruitment activities including but not limited to:
    • high school visits
    • college fairs
    • recruitment events hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    • communication & outreach activities
    • virtual events
  • Assist in organizing and planning recruitment activities
  • Build a strong working knowledge of Binghamton University its programs policies staffing & enrollment goals and history
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the undergraduate admissions process in order to develop and foster results to meet Binghamton Universitys enrollment goals. These include but are not limited to:
    • high school counselors
    • community college partners
    • vendors
    • campus partners
    • other college partners
    • students
    • alumni
    • other Undergraduate Admissions staff
  • Review applications as an active member of application reading committees through a holistic reading process and make recommendations
  • Participate in the development of operating goals and recommend implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations
  • Assist with the planning and implementation of new procedural policies to increase the efficiency of the Undergraduate Admissions application process
  • Be available for questions from students families and campus partners through email phone and in person
  • Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and another campus constituent
  • Travel locally to represent Binghamton at high school visits college fairs and off-campus recruitment events
Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree (or higher)
  • Public speaking experience in both individual and very large group settings
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Ability to work occasional nights and weekends including several Open House events each year
  • Ability to walk stand for long periods lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
  • Experience working with and serving diverse populations
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently

Preferred:

  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Experience with higher education admission CRM such as Slate and/or comprehensive student systems such as Banner or other technical experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of data/based enrollment management techniques
  • Knowledge of local regional national and international 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: August 31 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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