Admissions Advisor (Multiple Positions)

Admissions Advisor (Multiple Positions)

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting directly to the Admissions Specialist, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Admissions Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain a working knowledge of all Hunter College programs and opportunities and be able to relay this information to prospective students and families in a friendly and coherent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work across both admissions operations and recruitment functions, including application processing, applicant communications, and student outreach.
• Provide support in recruiting prospective students and families by representing Hunter College at both on and off campus events. Contribute to the planning and implementation of all on-campus recruitment events and proactively monitor a recruitment territory to meet institutional enrollment goals.
• Conduct on-campus information sessions and serves as in-house admissions counselor for prospective students and families visiting the admissions office.
• Provide clear communication and effectively execute all admission operations procedures including application processing and review, New York State residency review, transfer credit evaluation, and other enrollment related processes.
• Make data-informed decisions utilizing a CRM, institutional data, and current trends in higher education.
• Seek and retain knowledge of best industry practices in undergraduate admissions and recruitment and apply this knowledge to everyday duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain admissions policies and procedures clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and high application volume.
• Demonstrated commitment to student access, equity, and supporting diverse populations.
• Experience working with student information systems or CRM platforms (e.g., Slate, PeopleSoft/CUNYfirst,
• Experience in undergraduate admissions or recruitment is a plus.
• Familiarity with transcript evaluation, application review, and admissions decisioning.
• Experience working with first-generation, transfer, international, or underrepresented students.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment events.
• Multilingual proficiency

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates and contributes to student recruiting activities.

• Conducts open house sessions and orientations to ensure applicants are fully informed of requirements and processes
• Assists in direct recruiting at high schools, community outreach events, and other appropriate locations
• Provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, email, or letter
• Maintains current information about College programs and degree requirements
• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Admissions Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$50,500 - $59,544 , Salary commensurate with education and experience

CUNY?s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31895.

Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as one document under cv/ resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also do not use symbols (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

? cover letter or statement of scholarly interests

? curriculum vitae/ resume

? names and contact information of 3 references

U pload all documents as one single file-- pdf format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 03/29/2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31895

Location: Hunter College