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Buffalo State University

Admissions Advisor

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ November 9th, 2026
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Buffalo State University is hiring an Admissions Advisor. The role, titled Transfer Success Coach within the Admissions Office, provides admissions, enrollment, and transfer support to prospective students at partner community colleges and serves as their main point of connection to Buffalo State. It supports the State University of New York's Seamless Transfer Initiative and works with hundreds of prospective transfer students each year to remove barriers to enrollment and grow the university's transfer pipeline.

Highlights
  • Guide prospective transfer students through the enrollment journey with personalized advice, removing barriers and connecting them with the campus resources and services they need.
  • Serve as the dedicated contact for students at partner community colleges, with weekly travel to SUNY Erie and SUNY Niagara.
  • Build Buffalo State's visibility and relationships with key transfer feeder institutions to grow the transfer enrollment pipeline.
  • Engage hundreds of prospective transfer students annually to improve their readiness, access, and transfer success.
  • Bachelor's degree and experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, or a related setting, including relevant student employment.
  • Valid New York State driver's license and enrollment in the License Event Notification Service, since the role involves operating state vehicles.
  • Ability to take part in evening and occasional weekend activities.
  • Preferred experience in a community college setting, with Slate or other CRM software, and with Degree Works or other degree articulation software, along with strong presentation skills.
  • Full-time position based at Buffalo State's campus in Buffalo, New York.

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 Position Information 
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  | Transfer Success Coach
Budget Title  | Admissions Advisor
Rank  | SL-3
Line Number  | TBD
Salary Range  |
FTE  | Full-Time
Bargaining Unit  | UUP
PRODiG+ Position  | No
Executive Position  | No
FLSA  | Exempt
Department Website  | https://suny.buffalostate.edu/admission-aid
Brief Job Description  | The Transfer Success Coach provides continuous admissions, enrollment, and transfer support to students at partner community colleges, serving as a dedicated point of connection between prospective transfer students and Buffalo State University. This position supports the work of the SUNY Seamless Transfer Initiative and strengthens Buffalo State’s visibility and relationships with key transfer feeder institutions while helping students successfully navigate the transfer process. The Transfer Success Coach works closely with prospective transfer students throughout the enrollment journey, providing personalized guidance, removing barriers to enrollment, and connecting students with the resources and services they need to successfully transition to Buffalo State. The Transfer Success Coach will engage with hundreds of prospective transfer students annually, helping to grow a transfer enrollment pipeline while improving student readiness, access, and transfer success.

The position will be based from Buffalo State with weekly travel expectations to SUNY Erie and SUNY Niagara.

When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated. Will be enrolled in The New York License Event Notification Service and must be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles.
Required Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree Experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, or a related setting, including relevant student employment. Valid and current NYS drivers license and enrollment in License Event Notification Service Ability to participate in evening and occasional weekend activities

Preferred Qualifications  | Extensive presentation skills Experience in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, education, community outreach, in a community college setting Experience using Slate or other CRM software Experience using Degree Works or other degree articulation software
Anticipated Date of Hire  | 01/07/2027
Priority Review Date  |
Application Deadline Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant  |
Contact Person  |
Contact Email  |
Contact Fax  |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting  | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8536
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 Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-3042.
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.
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.  As valid NYS Driver's License is a requirement of the position, you agree to enrollment in the New York State License Event Notification Service? 
    • 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

Human Resource Management Office
 Buffalo State University • 1300 Elmwood Avenue • Cleveland Hall 403
 Buffalo, NY 14222 • Phone: 716-878-3042 • Fax: 716-878-3068
 Website: hr.buffalostate.edu • E-mail: [email protected]
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