Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's 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-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ 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.

Job Description

Budget Title: Admissions Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $68,000 - $73,000 plus location pay (location pay for NYC is currently $4150 annually)

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director to support Enrollment Management for the six schools at Binghamton University through identifying, selecting, and enrolling students from an assigned geographic territory (NYC and surrounding metro area). The Undergraduate Admissions office is seeking a team member with demonstrated communication skills and enthusiasm to represent the University among prospective students, their families, and colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Manage data and recruitment activities within an assigned geographic market including, but not limited to:
  • high school visits,
  • college fairs,
  • hosting virtual and in person recruitment events,
  • communication/outreach activities, and
  • innovative presentation methods
• Develop relationships with talented students throughout the recruitment cycle in conjunction with the university's goals of attracting and retaining academically talented and diverse students
• Develop and maintain relationships and strong rapport with high school and college officials, including principals, school counselors and community-based organizations
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, and other university colleagues to enhance the Binghamton message
• Build, implement and maintain an effective communication and recruitment plan in conjunction with office-wide strategy for assigned territory and other assigned responsibilities
• Develop and maintain innovative travel plan utilizing data for recruitment within assigned territory
• Continue to foster established relationships and represent Binghamton University with new colleagues
• Review application documents through a holistic reading process and make recommendations, act as an active member of application reading committees
• Counsel current and prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities
• Build and maintain territory-specific queries using Slate, our CRM
• Manage a special program or serve as a liaison between undergraduate admissions and other campus constituents
• Utilize web-based tools to enhance the communication and efficiency of admissions work in a regionally based setting
• Design, plan, and run receptions, information sessions, and other events 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 the assigned territory and further the goals of the region
• Plan and chaperone student recruitment/yield trips from NYC to the Binghamton campus and back.

Expectations

• Extensive night and weekend work expected throughout various points of the admissions cycle
• Work from home with expectations for periodic office-based work regionally and on campus (6-12 times a year)
• Ability to drive within New York City and surrounding metro NY area, as well as travel via public transportation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• At least 2 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated public speaking ability, analytical thinking, data analysis, and creative problem solving
• Ability to maintain flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
• Effective customer service or rapport building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and familiarity using data collection/management tools, as well as virtual communication tools
• Valid and clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, and comfortable driving/navigating in New York City
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes/bags weighing 30 pounds or more
• Reside within the five boroughs of New York City metro
• Ability to work from home and must be computer literate with access to internet, and quiet virtual presentation area

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Slate
• Bilingual
• Experience working with high academic achieving student populations

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or 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

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=205316

Deadline for Internal Applicants: October 22, 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

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.