First-Year Admission Counselor (New Jersey)

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Job Details SUNY New Paltz VacancyExternal Posting (Professional)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Admission - Undergraduate

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor

Local Title: First-Year Admission Counselor (New Jersey)

Posting Date: October 13, 2026

Classification: SL-3

Duties: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz seeks candidates for the position of New Jersey First-Year Admission Counselor who will report to the Director of Undergraduate Admission. This position is based in New Jersey, with primary responsibilities focused on recruitment and outreach within the state. While much of the work will be conducted in the field and within New Jersey, the position is not considered fully remote.

Occasional travel to SUNY New Paltz is a required component of this position to fulfill periodic on-campus responsibilities based upon operational needs. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, attending staff meetings, training sessions, campus events, and other institutional activities as required. The occasional travel between the employee’s residence (or primary New Jersey work location) and SUNY New Paltz is considered normal commuting and is not reimbursable.

Responsibilities of the position include:• Recruitment Travel – travel will include but not be limited to New Jersey• Recruitment Territory – prospective first-year students in New Jersey as well as recruitment activity at New Jersey based community colleges• Application Reading and decision making• College transcript, AP and IB credit evaluations• High School Transcript finalizations• General Information Session Presentations• Regional Recruitment Events• Communicate with prospective students and their families via calls, emails and virtual appointments• Travel to the SUNY New Paltz campus to Participate in Undergraduate Admission events – i.e. Open House and Accepted Student’s Days, Weekend General Information Sessions• Respond to emails and phone calls from prospective students, parents, college partners

Qualifications: Required:

• Bachelor’s degree• Ability to work evenings and some weekends• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree preferred.• 1-2 years of applicable job experience in university admissions

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3168.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at SUNY New Paltz | University Police | Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports.

Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2975

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