Admissions Communications Specialist
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Undergraduate Admissions
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 22, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 05708
Position ID:: 179001

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Admissions Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $49,261 - $54,261

Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Admissions Communications Specialist working as a key member of the Undergraduate Admissions office performing duties to support the development and execution of effective and innovative admissions communications and marketing.

Essential Functions: The Admissions Communications Specialist will assist with the following:

• Write, update and maintain content for email and SMS communications within our CRM, Slate
• Create, update and maintain complex queries and timelines to target specific populations
• Build registration forms and related communications
• Ensure quality control for admissions messaging through reviewing, proofreading, testing and continuous auditing of admissions communications, forms, events, ads and webpages
• Track progress for communications and marketing materials and help ensure timelines, benchmarks and due dates are met
• Update and maintain detailed communications calendars and archives
• Monitor marketing inventory and help facilitate orders
• Stay current with best practices and trends for admissions marketing and identify opportunities, efficiencies, and improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience in admissions, marketing or related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional writing skills and impeccable use of grammar and punctuation
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully with a team and independently

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of college recruitment and marketing
• Proficiency with CRM system; Slate preferred
• Professional writing or marketing experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=179001

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 7, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.