Regional Admissions Counselor - New Jersey - SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Mar 19 2026 Job Description:

The Regional Admissions Counselor - New Jersey serves as the primary representative of SUNY Maritime College within the State of New Jersey and assigned out-of-state markets. This position is responsible for the strategic development and management of a geographically defined recruitment territory, inclusive of freshman, transfer, and graduate student populations.

The Regional Admissions Counselor develops and implements comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with institutional enrollment goals, builds strong partnerships with secondary and post-secondary institutions, and supports prospective students through the admissions and enrollment process.

This position requires frequent in-territory travel during peak recruitment seasons and periodic travel to campus to support major admissions programs and enrollment initiatives.

This is a remote position. The candidate must be able travel to the SUNY Maritime to participate in on-campus admissions programs including Open Houses, Graduate Information Sessions, Accepted Student Days, daily tours, interviews, and virtual programming (including evenings and weekends as required)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Territory Management & Recruitment

• Represent the College in recruitment activities in a knowledgeable, professional, and engaging manner to prospective freshman, transfer, and graduate students
• Strategically manage and develop the New Jersey recruitment territory, including public and private high schools, charter schools, county colleges, four-year institutions, graduate feeder programs, maritime and industry partners, and community-based organizations
• Develop and execute an annual territory recruitment plan aligned with institutional enrollment goals and strategic priorities
• Conduct fall and spring recruitment travel, including high school visits, county college outreach, transfer fairs, graduate school fairs, college fairs, financial aid nights, industry events, and virtual programming
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school counselors, transfer advisors, faculty, graduate program directors, alumni, and community leaders
• Monitor application, admit, and enrollment trends within the territory and implement data-informed outreach strategies to increase applications, yield, and enrollment

Undergraduate & Graduate Recruitment

• Counsel prospective students and families on academic programs, admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation processes, graduate program prerequisites financial aid opportunities, career outcomes, and the Regiment of Cadets (where applicable)
• Develop targeted outreach strategies to expand transfer and graduate pipelines, including partnerships with four-year institutions and industry-affiliated professionals
• Represent undergraduate and graduate programs at both in-person and virtual information sessions
• Read, evaluate, and render admissions decisions for freshman, transfer, and graduate applicants consistent with institutional policies, mission, and enrollment priorities
• Participate in scholarship review processes and assist with graduate assistant ship recommendations as appropriate

Yield & Enrollment Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for admitted students within the territory
• Develop and execute territory-specific yield initiatives, including admitted student receptions and information sessions
• Provide proactive outreach to deposited students to support onboarding milestones and reduce summer melt
• Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Student Affairs, Academic Departments, and other campus partners to remove enrollment barriers and ensure a seamless transition to enrollment
• Assist in final high school transcript review and verification of graduation for incoming students

Campus Engagement & Office Support

• Participate in all on-campus admissions events, including Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Graduate Information Sessions, interviews, and special programs (including evenings and weekends)
• Assist in staffing the Welcome Center during designated campus periods
• Conduct individual appointments (virtual and in-person) with prospective students and families
• Support the execution of the admissions communication plan and assist with outreach campaigns
• Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment activity and student interactions within the CRM system
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when managing sensitive personal, academic, and financial records
• Work collaboratively with Athletics, Academic Departments, Enrollment Services, NROTC, the Regiment of Cadets, Student Services, and University Relations to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned that support institutional enrollment objectives

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive professional admissions experience, including territory management and application review
• Demonstrated success in achieving enrollment goals and managing a geographically defined recruitment territory
• Experience recruiting across multiple student populations (freshman, transfer, and/or graduate)
• Strong analytical skills and experience using enrollment data to inform recruitment strategy
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound professional judgment
• Valid driver's license free of major violations and willingness to travel extensively within territory and periodically to campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graduate recruitment strategy development
• Knowledge of Banner Student Information System
• Experience with Slate CRM and data reporting tools
• Experience mentoring or leading recruitment initiatives
• Familiarity with maritime, engineering, logistics, or transportation-related academic programs
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Regional Admissions Counselor is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range is $57,151 - $60,000. Salary is commensurate with experience with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf). Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is remote full-time calendar year 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: Admissions Advisor

Local Title: Regional Admissions Counselor - New Jersey

Line #: 00708

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: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

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.

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Compensation details: 57151

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