Southeast HERC

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) earned by June 1, 2026. One (1) years of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting (Related student work experience may be considered). Proficiency with technology, office software and communication systems such as CRMs (Slate), phone (WebEx), Zoom, Teams, and text messaging. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment. Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience and knowledge with higher education technology platforms, i.e., SLATE. Experience with the following skills: conflict resolution, collaboration, relationship building, program planning and implementation.

Brief Description of Duties:

The International Admissions Counselor will represent the university in an assigned recruitment territory and/or region. Working with senior leaders in admissions, this position assists in developing and expanding recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals. This includes working with internal and external university partner offices to assist in student recruitment and yield activities. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

* Travel and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory and as needed in additional identified territories. Travel may include multiple weeks in one given time period. Building relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, students, families, and other education representatives will be a top priority.

* Support targeted recruitment program or efforts with a focus on the international population which may include alumni engagement, student development and volunteer program, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, high achieving, underrepresented populations, or other priorities as determined by office leadership

* Build territory outreach plans based on office and university goals that may include in person and virtual or correspondence through email, phone, and paper follow up. Inform, build, and facilitate on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices

* Engage with students, families, school counselors, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes and policies, may require research to provide appropriate resolution. Provide university and program information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors through the entire admissions cycle; these may be in person and virtual and may be delivered in various settings to various group sizes

* Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, transfer, international, honors and other special populations. Conduct follow up to increase application completion and yield rates from targeted schools and student groups

* Assist with and coordinate as identified recruitment and on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices

* View and interpret data and reports based on territory performance and create and make recommendations for appropriate follow up actions

* Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This role requires international travel. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of various countries, including obtaining necessary documentation such as visas and other authorizations.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date.

Early morning, evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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