Regional Admissions Counselor

Stony Brook University

full-time

Posted on: 3/18/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

Represent the university, based out of a home office in the Los Angeles/Santa Clara, California area with responsibility for the California and broader west coast territory
Develop and expand recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals
Work with internal and external university partner offices to assist in student recruitment and yield activities
Travel and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory
Build relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, and other education representatives
Engage with students, families, school counselors, IECs, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes and policies
Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants
Support targeted recruitment program or efforts which may include alumni engagement, student development and volunteer program, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, parent engagement, fly-in programs, counselor tours, advisory board, or other priorities as determined by office leadership

Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
One year of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting (Student work experience may be considered)
Proficiency with technology, office software and communication systems
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations
Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment (preferred)
Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission (preferred)
Experience working with diverse populations and working independently (preferred)
Experience and knowledge with higher education technology platforms, i.e., SLATE (preferred)
Experience with program planning, implementation, assessing and innovating to enhance programs (preferred)

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

admissions counselingapplication reviewprogram planningprogram implementationprogram assessmentprogram innovation

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationindependent workengagement with diverse populations

Certifications

Master’s Degreevalid Driver’s License