Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience - SUNY Maritime College : Job Details

About SUNY Maritime College: SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees. The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities On-Campus Events:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive schedule of on-campus events including Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, daily visits, group tours, information sessions, and other recruitment and yield-related programming
• Oversee the campus tour program, including hiring, training, and managing the Maritime Ambassadors (student tour guides)
• Serve as the lead point of contact for school and group visits, ensuring a high-quality experience aligned with institutional messaging and goals
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, current students, and departments across campus to coordinate event logistics and content delivery
• Utilize data and feedback to evaluate event effectiveness and implement improvements

Communications and Outreach:

• Assist the Associate Director with managing external admissions communications using Slate CRM, including email campaigns, event invitations, and personalized outreach
• Maintain accurate contact records, segment audiences, and ensure timely and consistent messaging throughout the recruitment funnel
• Participate in planning and executing Spring Yield initiatives, including admitted student engagement campaigns, conversion events, and the review and dissemination of scholarship awards to attract and enroll new incoming students

Alumni Engagement and Recruitment:

• Coordinate the Privateer Recruitment Officer Program (PROP) in partnership with the Alumni Association, serving as the primary liaison between alumni volunteers and the Admissions Office
• Train, and support alumni volunteers participating in outreach and recruitment activities, including college fairs, interviews, and communications with prospective students
• Track and report on PROP outcomes and expand alumni participation in strategic recruitment regions

General Admissions Duties:

• Participate in application review, admissions counseling, and on- and off-campus recruitment as needed
• Represent SUNY Maritime College at high school visits, college fairs, and regional events on occasion

Requirements: Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in admissions, event planning, alumni relations, or higher education
• Proven experience managing events and/or outreach programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or related field
• Familiarity with the SUNY system and/or maritime education
• Experience with Slate CRM and other communications or data platforms
• Experience working with alumni or volunteer coordination programs

Additional Information: Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance . Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled. Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year (12 month) appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Budget Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Local Title: Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience Line #: 00508 SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: . SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered. 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] . In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) ###-####. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety). Application Instructions: Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

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