Full Job Description
The coordinator is primarily responsible for creating new opportunities to recruit and enroll a diverse group of students and to re-enroll students who have stopped attending the institution. The coordinator manages the student aide/tour guide program, part time scheduling as well as the welcome desk.
POSITION SUMMARY
- Supports students through their initial inquiry, application, and enrollment in the college.
- Identifies trends and interests that are important to potential students based on generational, demographic, and cultural filters.
- Presents recommendations for programs to stimulate interest in the college with a focus on under-represented groups.
- Performs general admissions advising by appointment and on a walk-in basis and assists students via email, phone, and Webex as needed. This includes health professions applications.
- Assists with recruitment activities and serves as a backup recruiter as needed.
- Evaluates academic credentials for admissions and registration purposes.
- Manages the welcome desk and tour guides, part time schedules and tour schedules.
- Evaluates and reports out on program activities to show impact on the community and enrollment.
- Supports departmental assessment and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Admissions.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an Admissions office. Knowledge of financial aid is strongly preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open door policy. Has basic proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Exhibits strong skills in:
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Building Relationships
- Organizing
- Planning
Other:Valid Driver's license required. Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Annual Salary is $55,000-$58,000
- NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
- 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 3 Partial Sick Days.
Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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