Recruitment Response Center Coordinator

New York State Thruway Authority

Albany, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,000–$72,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Call Centers, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Educational Administration, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Online Chat, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Scholarship, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, Web Browsers, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/13/26

Applications Due08/31/26

Vacancy ID215980

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AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleRecruitment Response Center Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $63000 to $72000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Albany

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Duties Description The Recruitment Response Center is responsible for the day-to-day operations of SUNYs Recruitment Response Center. This includes hiring and training contact center agents, maintaining chat and email platforms, and ensuring performance metrics are met. The coordinator will also need detailed knowledge of system-wide enrollment initiatives in order to best serve all prospect students, families, and school counselors.

The Recruitment Response Center responds to over 25,000 Live Chat sessions, 51,000 phone calls and 10,000 emails annually. The Center also handles the fulfillment of publications and other mailings for SUNY-wide recruitment.

Position responsibilities and duties include:

  • Supervise, evaluate, and assign duties to call center agents within the Center

Coach staff on appropriate call, email, and chat responses to ensure superior customer service

  • Responsible for recruitment and onboarding of new agents
  • Provide guidance to prospective students and families, as well as school administrators, regarding academic programs, scholarship programs, support services, and other SUNY initiatives
  • Ensure timely entry of inquiry data into Customer Relationship Management system software
  • Coordinate publication fulfillment and letter generation
  • Generate reports related to fulfillment trends and volumes for Senior Director as necessary
  • Evaluate technology within the Center and inquire about upgrades, new technologies and functionality as necessary
  • Maintain and expand knowledge of admissions and recruiting best practices

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree
  • One year of college recruitment experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office
  • High degree of organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to be self-motivated
  • Ability to work non-standard hours during peak seasons

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree
  • Managerial experience in a unionized setting
  • Familiarity with admissions and recruitment procedures and an understanding of academic advisement

Additional Comments - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

  • Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $63,000-$72,000 annually.
  • The state title for this position is Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
  • Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information:https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

  • Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
  • Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
  • Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
  • Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
  • Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=200074

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