Admissions Counselor (Assistant Professor), Office of Admissions - Fashion Institute of Technology : Job Details

About Fashion Institute of Technology: The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for an Admissions Counselor (Assistant Professor). Job Description: The Admissions Counselor is responsible for managing a designated pool of applicants and making admissions decisions based on established criteria and sound professional judgment regarding each student's potential for success. Guided by the Director of Admissions and Strategic Recruitment, the counselor will support institutional enrollment goals for both fall and spring semesters. This role includes setting and achieving clear targets for applicant engagement, completion, and decision-making. The Admissions Counselor will actively communicate with prospective, admitted, and deposited students, and participate in yield initiatives and events. The role also involves collaboration with academic department chairs and a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the admissions process and institutional objectives. Responsibilities:

• Review transcripts, essays and supporting documents/materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
• Run reports to monitor applications throughout the admissions workflow process in order to meet individual and college-wide enrollment targets.
• Work closely with the Director of Admissions and Strategic Recruitment, academic faculty and multiple specialized program coordinators to monitor enrollment targets for individual programs.
• Represent the College at recruitment functions both on and off-campus only as absolutely necessary to support the strategic recruitment plan in an emergency.
• Requires the ability to travel independently to assigned events and to load and transport admissions materials and other equipment only as absolutely necessary to support the strategic recruitment plan in an emergency.
• Participate in yield activities including the annual Admitted Student Day program.
• Manage individual strategic communications with applicants, admitted and registered students as appropriate to meet the assigned enrollment targets. All forms of communication must meet FITs branding guidelines and protocols.
• Manage ongoing communication with parents, college counselors, and internal constituents consistent with FITs branding guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in administrative activities as necessary in accordance with the needs of the admissions office.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree required.
• 2-4 years of direct experience managing a selective admissions process at an accredited institution where specific enrollment targets are established for spring and fall semesters.
• In-depth knowledge of admissions processes including the evaluation of first-year, transfer, and graduate applicants.
• Comprehensive understanding of a recruitment strategy at an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of direct experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully with prospective and current students, departmental chairs, teaching faculty and administrators representing FIT's four distinct schools.
• Be comfortable with new technologies and have the skills to utilize common workplace productivity software and electronic reporting tools.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and the ability to present FIT in a professional and positive manner.
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including domestic and international student populations.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a large team.

Additional Information: Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process. Salary Starting Salary: $78,195.06 - $115,239.60 per year with step increments after one year of service and annually thereafter. The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pg. 73. Instructor: $67,163.55 - $78,250.68 Assistant Professor: $78,195.06 - $115,239.60 Associate Professor: $91,523.79 - $137,793.49 Professor: $111,605.15 - $167,945.15 Work Schedule Days/Hours: M-F, 30 hour work week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department. Benefits The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage. Pay Equity by State Employers 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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected]. Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 ###.####. Annual Security Report The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) ###-####. Physical Requirements and Work Environment The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending or twisting, occasional walking, occasional pulling, pushing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.