Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions
SUNY Geneseo
Vacancy Announcement Position Information Campus Title Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions Department Admissions Position Summary SUNY Geneseo invites applications for the position of Director of Graduate and Transfer Admissions, a key leadership role within the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Director will lead strategic recruitment, admissions, and marketing efforts to meet the institution’s graduate and transfer enrollment goals. This position plays a critical role in shaping a diverse, academically strong student body aligned with Geneseo’s mission and strategic priorities.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3–5 years of experience in graduate OR transfer recruitment and enrollment management. Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking. Experience with CRM and SIS platforms Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to travel in the United States and abroad, work evenings/weekends as needed; valid US driver’s license and passport required and possess a valid passport (or obtain a valid passport within six months of being hired is required). Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Senior level experience in college admissions, recruitment, enrollment management and employee supervision. Experienced user of Slate, Banner and DegreeWorks
License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received This position reports to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. Supervision Exercised Supervise and mentor direct reports and student workers, ensuring high performance on objectives and tasks related to graduate and transfer admissions. Conduct onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing training. Actively participate in All Staff, Admission Leadership Team, and Enrollment Management Team meetings, etc. Provide leadership in the absence of the Executive Director, serving as second-in-command.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S419 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled 00067 Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date Job Posting Date 12/09/2021 Apply By Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Commensurate with experience Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, one of which must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.
For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth. Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving. Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment. Clery Statement
Develop and implement innovative, data-informed recruitment strategies to attract and enroll graduate and transfer students. Set and monitor annual enrollment targets in collaboration with enrollment leadership. Lead recruitment initiatives that promote access and attract students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Direct the graduate and transfer admissions process throughout the entire admissions funnel, from inquiry to enrollment. Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 2 – Campus Collaboration
Partner with academic deans, faculty, and administrative offices (e.g., Financial Aid, Registration, Academic Advising, CIT, International Student Services) to support student engagement and enrollment. Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to update web content and execute targeted marketing campaigns. Work with SLATE champion to identify improvement opportunities Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 3 – Leadership Supervision
Supervise and mentor direct reports and student workers, ensuring high performance on objectives and tasks related to graduate and transfer admissions. Conduct onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing training. Actively participate in All Staff, Admission Leadership Team, and Enrollment Management Team meetings, etc. Provide leadership in the absence of the Executive Director, serving as second-in-command. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 4 – Territory & Relationship Management
Manage a defined recruitment territory, including travel for community college visits, graduate and transfer fairs, recruiting events, and regional receptions. Develop recruitment plans tailored to specific demographics and regional needs. Cultivate relationships with high school counselors, community colleges, faculty program directors, and community-based organizations. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 5 – Admissions Funnel Management
Oversee the evaluation of applications and expedite admissions decisions for graduate and transfer applicants. Ensure consistent, equitable, and efficient review processes aligned with institutional standards. Coordinate and oversee transfer credit evaluations in collaboration with academic departments and the Registrar’s Office to ensure timely and accurate articulation of prior coursework. Train staff on holistic application review and admissions best practices to improve the application experience for prospective students. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 6 – Data Management, Analysis, & Reporting
Utilize Slate CRM and other data tools to track prospective student engagement, application trends, and yield metrics. Analyze data and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and inform decisions. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 7 – Event Planning & Outreach
Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including information sessions, open houses, and yield events. Represent SUNY Geneseo at regional, national, and international graduate and transfer recruitment fairs and conferences. Actively participate in Admissions events, including Open House, Admitted Student Days, regional receptions, etc. Supplemental Questions
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3–5 years of experience in graduate OR transfer recruitment and enrollment management. Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking. Experience with CRM and SIS platforms Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to travel in the United States and abroad, work evenings/weekends as needed; valid US driver’s license and passport required and possess a valid passport (or obtain a valid passport within six months of being hired is required). Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Senior level experience in college admissions, recruitment, enrollment management and employee supervision. Experienced user of Slate, Banner and DegreeWorks
License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received This position reports to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. Supervision Exercised Supervise and mentor direct reports and student workers, ensuring high performance on objectives and tasks related to graduate and transfer admissions. Conduct onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing training. Actively participate in All Staff, Admission Leadership Team, and Enrollment Management Team meetings, etc. Provide leadership in the absence of the Executive Director, serving as second-in-command.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S419 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled 00067 Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date Job Posting Date 12/09/2021 Apply By Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Commensurate with experience Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address and phone number) for three professional references, one of which must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of invitation to campus interviews.
For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth. Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving. Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment. Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5314 Job Duties/Responsibilities Job Duties/Responsibilities Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 1 – Strategic Recruitment and Enrollment ManagementDevelop and implement innovative, data-informed recruitment strategies to attract and enroll graduate and transfer students. Set and monitor annual enrollment targets in collaboration with enrollment leadership. Lead recruitment initiatives that promote access and attract students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Direct the graduate and transfer admissions process throughout the entire admissions funnel, from inquiry to enrollment. Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 2 – Campus Collaboration
Partner with academic deans, faculty, and administrative offices (e.g., Financial Aid, Registration, Academic Advising, CIT, International Student Services) to support student engagement and enrollment. Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to update web content and execute targeted marketing campaigns. Work with SLATE champion to identify improvement opportunities Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 3 – Leadership Supervision
Supervise and mentor direct reports and student workers, ensuring high performance on objectives and tasks related to graduate and transfer admissions. Conduct onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing training. Actively participate in All Staff, Admission Leadership Team, and Enrollment Management Team meetings, etc. Provide leadership in the absence of the Executive Director, serving as second-in-command. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 4 – Territory & Relationship Management
Manage a defined recruitment territory, including travel for community college visits, graduate and transfer fairs, recruiting events, and regional receptions. Develop recruitment plans tailored to specific demographics and regional needs. Cultivate relationships with high school counselors, community colleges, faculty program directors, and community-based organizations. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 5 – Admissions Funnel Management
Oversee the evaluation of applications and expedite admissions decisions for graduate and transfer applicants. Ensure consistent, equitable, and efficient review processes aligned with institutional standards. Coordinate and oversee transfer credit evaluations in collaboration with academic departments and the Registrar’s Office to ensure timely and accurate articulation of prior coursework. Train staff on holistic application review and admissions best practices to improve the application experience for prospective students. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 6 – Data Management, Analysis, & Reporting
Utilize Slate CRM and other data tools to track prospective student engagement, application trends, and yield metrics. Analyze data and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and inform decisions. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Function 7 – Event Planning & Outreach
Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including information sessions, open houses, and yield events. Represent SUNY Geneseo at regional, national, and international graduate and transfer recruitment fairs and conferences. Actively participate in Admissions events, including Open House, Admitted Student Days, regional receptions, etc. Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have experience working with underserved students? I have 1-3 years of experience working with underserved students I have 3-6 years of experience working with underserved students I have 7-10 years of experience working with underserved students I have more than 10 years of experience working with underserved students * Do you have experience with event planning/execution? Yes No * Do you have experience as a supervisor? Yes No * How many years of administrative experience in higher education do you have? Less than 3 years experience. From 3 to 6 years experience. From 6 to 10 years experience. More than 10 years experience. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Yes No Are you eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents
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