Admissions Counselor Jobs in New York
Admissions Counselor jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in higher education, healthcare admissions, and private K-12 schools, with openings at every level from entry-level recruiter to senior director of admissions. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like New York University, Columbia University, and the State University of New York system maintain large, ongoing admissions operations. The most in-demand specialties include undergraduate recruitment, graduate and professional school admissions, and healthcare patient access. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment. Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission. Experience working with diverse populations and working independently. Experience and knowledge with higher education technology platforms, i.e., SLATE. Experience with program planning, implementation, assessing and innovating to enhance programs.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Regional Admissions Counselor will represent the university, based out of a home office in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas with responsibility for the entire Texas territory. Working with senior leaders in admissions, this position assists in developing and expanding recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals. This includes working with internal and external university partner offices to assist in student recruitment and yield activities. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. Vital to this position is experience with conflict resolution, collaboration and relationship building
- Travel and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory and as needed in additional identified territories. Travel may include multiple weeks in one given time period. Building relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, and other education representatives will be a top priority.
- Build territory outreach plans based on office and university goals that may include in person and virtual or correspondence through email, phone, and paper follow up.
- 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
- Engage with students, families, school counselors, IECs, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes and policies, may require research to provide appropriate resolution
- Provide university and program information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors through the entire admissions cycle; these may be in person and virtual and may be delivered in various settings to various group sizes
- Assist with and coordinate as identified targeted population recruitment and on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices; engage regularly with state and regional admission associations, and regional, state, and national recruitment networks
- View and interpret data and reports based on territory performance and create and make recommendations for appropriate follow up actions
Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, transfer, international, honors and other special populations. Conduct follow up to increase application completion and yield rates from targeted schools and student groups.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
This position will be based from a home office in the Houston or DFW area and will travel to campus periodically throughout the year.
Early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required throughout the year to support recruitment efforts.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
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Job Number:
2603827Job Field
: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location
: US-NY-Stony BrookSchedule
: Full-timeShift
:Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30-5:00Posting Start Date
: Oct 31, 2026Posting End Date
: Nov 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment. Experience in reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations for admission. Experience working with diverse populations and working independently. Experience and knowledge with higher education technology platforms, i.e., SLATE. Experience with program planning, implementation, assessing and innovating to enhance programs.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Regional Admissions Counselor will represent the university, based out of a home office in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas with responsibility for the entire Texas territory. Working with senior leaders in admissions, this position assists in developing and expanding recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals. This includes working with internal and external university partner offices to assist in student recruitment and yield activities. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. Vital to this position is experience with conflict resolution, collaboration and relationship building
- Travel and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits, and other outreach programs in assigned recruitment territory and as needed in additional identified territories. Travel may include multiple weeks in one given time period. Building relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors, and other education representatives will be a top priority.
- Build territory outreach plans based on office and university goals that may include in person and virtual or correspondence through email, phone, and paper follow up.
- 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
- Engage with students, families, school counselors, IECs, and university partner offices to provide information on admissions and enrollment processes and policies, may require research to provide appropriate resolution
- Provide university and program information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors through the entire admissions cycle; these may be in person and virtual and may be delivered in various settings to various group sizes
- Assist with and coordinate as identified targeted population recruitment and on and off campus and virtual programs, projects, and events hosted by the office or university partner offices; engage regularly with state and regional admission associations, and regional, state, and national recruitment networks
- View and interpret data and reports based on territory performance and create and make recommendations for appropriate follow up actions
Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, transfer, international, honors and other special populations. Conduct follow up to increase application completion and yield rates from targeted schools and student groups.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
This position will be based from a home office in the Houston or DFW area and will travel to campus periodically throughout the year.
Early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required throughout the year to support recruitment efforts.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
#LI-DK1
Job Number:
2603827Job Field
: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location
: US-NY-Stony BrookSchedule
: Full-timeShift
:Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30-5:00Posting Start Date
: Oct 31, 2026Posting End Date
: Nov 22, 2026, 10:59:00 PMSee All 21 Admissions Counselor Jobs in New York
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The qualifications that appear most often in admissions counselor jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in education, communications, or a closely related field required
- Experience in student recruitment, counseling, or higher education administration preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for outreach and presentations
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Slate, Salesforce, or Banner
- Willingness to travel for college fairs, recruitment events, and high school visits
- Familiarity with FERPA regulations governing student records and privacy
Admissions Counselor Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a admissions counselor in New York?
Admissions counselor roles in New York do not require a state-issued license, but a bachelor's degree is the standard minimum for entry into the field. Most New York colleges and universities expect candidates to have experience in student services, advising, or recruitment, and many prefer applicants who hold a master's degree for senior roles. Familiarity with New York's public university system and its application processes is a concrete advantage when applying to CUNY or SUNY institutions.
Which companies hire admissions counselors in New York?
Employers hiring admissions counselors in New York right now include Arms Acres, Stony Brook University, and Touro University New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's density of private universities, medical schools, and large public systems like CUNY and SUNY means steady year-round demand across institutional types.
Which New York cities have the most admissions counselor jobs?
New York, Albany, and Carmel have the most admissions counselor openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its unmatched concentration of private universities, medical schools, and corporate training programs, while Albany's activity reflects SUNY system headquarters and state agency roles, and Buffalo draws from UB and a cluster of regional colleges anchoring that market.
Are there remote admissions counselor jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields, since admissions work often involves campus tours, recruitment travel, and in-person interviews. About 100% of admissions counselor openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in roles focused on virtual recruitment, online program enrollment, and graduate admissions outreach.
How can I get hired as a admissions counselor in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate assistant or admissions associate role at a CUNY or SUNY campus, where positions are regularly posted for candidates with a bachelor's degree and no prior admissions experience. Lateral moves from academic advising, financial aid counseling, or student affairs coordinators are common and well recognized by New York hiring managers. Building familiarity with Slate or a similar CRM, and completing any NACAC professional development coursework, strengthens an application considerably for competitive New York City institutional roles.
Where can I find and apply to admissions counselor jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to admissions counselor jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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