Admissions Communications Specialist

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting‑edge, and community‑engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high‑achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget

Title:

Admissions Assistant (SL‑2)

Salary: $51,261

Binghamton University seeks an Admissions Communications Specialist to join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. In this role, you will support and facilitate key projects and daily operations related to the strategic outreach and marketing efforts to prospective students, families, and school counselors.

The ideal candidate is organized, possesses a technical aptitude, and has an eye for layout and design. You do not need to be a professional coder for this role; we are looking for someone who can utilize and manipulate existing HTML templates and components to create impactful, visually appealing email layouts, and who is eager to learn. Equal importance is placed on operational skills, including project tracking, inventory management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Utilize, manipulate, and maintain existing email templates and components within the CRM (Slate) to create impactful email layouts that highlight key content
• Monitor progress for communications and marketing materials to ensure all timelines, benchmarks, and due dates are met
• Update and maintain detailed communications calendars, archives, and marketing inventory, and facilitate ordering processes as needed
• Build and update queries, registration forms, events, and basic portals within Slate
• Write, update, and edit engaging copy for various admissions communications to diverse audiences
• Ensure quality control through testing, review, and continuous auditing
• Stay current with higher education marketing trends and Slate‑specific best practices to identify new opportunities and efficiencies
• Supervise a student assistant

• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn basic HTML/CSS for email template manipulation
• An eye for visual hierarchy, layout, and how to structure information
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple overlapping project deadlines independently
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
• Interpersonal skills to work successfully within a team
• Ability to work occasional weekends to support major on‑campus recruitment…