Director of Graduate Admissions

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

Employment is with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York's globally recognized leader in higher education and technology innovation, research and development.  SUNY Poly serves as a major resource for pioneering research and development, technology deployment, education, and commercialization for the international nanoelectronics industry.

SUNY Poly is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Director of Graduate Admissions plans, directs, and supervises all graduate admission and enrollment functions for both domestic and international populations. The Director coordinates student recruitment, including marketing, initial application screening, and processing of applications.  The Director coordinates financial resources that support graduate studies including diversity fellowships, international merit scholarships, and graduate opportunity funding.  The Director also plans, submits, and oversees the office's annual budget.  Working with the Office of Continuing and Professional Education the Director coordinates the processing of non-matriculated graduate applications for students planning to matriculate into a graduate program. 

• Oversee and process all SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduate applications.  Track and report application numbers, percentages, and term/annual yield data. Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office as needed. Continue to support the implementation of Slate CRM in graduate admissions.
• Work with each department to ensure uniformity and conformance of admission requirements.  Collaborate with the Deans, Chairs, Program Coordinators, and Faculty when additional review is needed. Work with each college and program on continued recruitment and marketing initiatives to increase both domestic and international enrollment.
• Respond to all graduate inquiries. Assist applicants in completing applications with receipt of transcripts and various supplemental items required for application completion and enabling review. Responsible for all general communication across the entire enrollment cycle from inquiry to matriculation. Communication includes enrollment steps to become a new graduate student, oversight of the Essentials online orientation program, activating email accounts, and access to various student accounts.
• Collaborate with colleges and departments regarding planning and launching of new academic programs. Participate in appropriate faculty and ad hoc committees. Attend regular meetings with enrollment marketing. Participate as a non-voting member of the Graduate Council.
• Management of the Graduate Admissions Office including staff supervision.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to direct reports to ensure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the Institution's goals and strategies.  Design and implement operating strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure smooth functioning of SUNY Poly. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Complete performance management feedback and goals per requirements. Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Requirements:

Reporting Relationships:

(If applicable, provide the number of employees and the jobs of the staff reporting to this position.)

• Secretary
• Work-study Student or Student Assistant when appropriate
• International Admissions Counselor

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master's degree from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.  In addition, 3 years of experience in Graduate Admissions or Admissions and experience in management and supervision. 
• Excellent interpersonal/written communication skills, public speaking ability, attention to detail, a high level of organization, enthusiasm, and a commitment to a collaborative approach.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to direct reports to ensure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the Institution's goals and strategies.  Design and implement operating strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure smooth functioning of SUNY Poly's Graduate Admissions.  Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Complete performance management feedback and goals per requirements.   

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Slate CRM
• Experience with international recruitment and enrollment

Additional Information:

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2023 - Utica[83].pdf

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, three references, a diversity statement, along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at [email protected] or call 315-792-7191.