Admissions Advisor

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Admissions Advisor. Reporting to the director of admissions and matriculated enrollment, the admissions advisor position is based at the SUNY Schenectady main campus in Schenectady; however, there is a large travel commitment required, with extensive local travel and occasional out of the area and overnight travel. There is the expectation that the admissions advisor will work certain evening and weekend hours as assigned to attend college fairs and recruitment events, and for office coverage. This is a full-time12 month represented position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides personal counseling in regard to admission requirements and program choice

• Coordinates, organizes and manages virtual and in-person information sessions

• Serves as primary liaison for school counselors, college partners and educators

• Represents SUNY Schenectady at on and off-campus college fairs, community fairs, and instant admit appointments

• Reviews admissions applications and recommends admissions decisions

• Manages yield communications to assigned students

• Tracks student data and provides reports and analysis

• Utilizes related technology-based systems (BANNER, Slate)

• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

• One year of experience in admissions, sales, customer service, advising, counseling, or related field

• A valid NYS Driver's License

• Available to work evenings and weekends

• Ability to frequently transport admissions recruitment materials weighing up to 40 pounds to recruitment events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in planning and executing all facets of on-campus programs

• Extensive knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) system

• Experience with CRM systems (Slate)

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

• This role requires an on-site presence. Remote work or telecommuting is not available for this role.

• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $43,405

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• A choice of retirement systems

• A deferred compensation program

• Professional development opportunities

• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

• Discounted YMCA health club membership

• Plus additional savings programs and perks!