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Assistant Director Of Admissions

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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Admissions Office
Local Title Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Budget Title Assistant Director Of Admissions
Rank SL-4
Line Number 20065
Salary Range competitive
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
<a href=https://suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions>suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions</a>
Brief Job Description
The Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs, and initiatives to support and increase transfer student enrollment. This role oversees multi-channel marketing and recruitment efforts, fosters partnerships with community colleges, and ensures a seamless transfer experience for students from inquiry to enrollment. Additionally, the Assistant Director supervises the transfer application process, oversees the evaluation of transfer credit awards, and collaborates with academic departments to facilitate timely and accurate credit evaluations. The position also includes managing professional staff and coordinating transfer-related recruitment events.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic recruitment initiatives to attract and enroll transfer students.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate multi-channel marketing and outreach strategies, including travel to community colleges and coordinate on- and off-campus events focused on transfer recruitment.
  • Manage dual admissions programs and build relationships with partner institutions.
  • Oversee the communication plan to engage prospective students from inquiry through enrollment.
  • Evaluate applicant credentials and supervise application processing and transcript evaluation.
  • Coordinate registration and orientation efforts in collaboration with relevant offices.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program requirements, transfer policies, and institutional admissions standards.
  • Supervise professional staff within the transfer admissions team.
  • Oversee all aspects of the transfer credit award process, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Work closely with academic departments to facilitate timely and accurate credit evaluations.
  • Conduct interviews with prospective students and provide guidance on transfer pathways.
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Progressively responsible experience in college admissions, community college student services, or related areas
  • Experience with Banner or similar SIS system
  • Experience Degree Works or similar degree audit system
  • Experience with Slate or similar CRM system
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using Banner, Degree Works and Slate
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Knowledge of transfer credit evaluations or related software is encouraged
  • Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff
  • Experience building relationships with community colleges
Anticipated Date of Hire 05/12/2025
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 04/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Contact Email
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7783
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. 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 Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Buffalo State website
    • Buffalo News
    • Buffalo Rocket
    • Challenger
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Panorama Hispano News
    • Employee Referral
    • Other
  2. * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
    • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
    • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
  3. * What is your highest level of education attained?
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • Doctorate
    • J.D. (Juris Doctor)
    • None of the above
  4. * Do you have experience supervising staff?
    • No
    • Yes - professional staff/faculty and student staff
    • Yes - professional staff/faculty
    • Yes - student staff
  5. Do you have experience in college admissions or other higher education office charged with recruitment, retention and/or student support?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents