Position Summary
The Associate for Admissions must possess a positive and infectious attitude and appreciation for helping students and families. The Associate for Admissions must understand the philosophy, and benefit of a community college education and assist students and their families in finding an acceptable fit between educational and career goals and enrollment constraints. The position requires travel and the ability to set goals, manage time, and achieve results within an assigned. The Associate for…
Admissions who receives minimal supervision must value working independently with students, families, high school personnel, and colleagues from other colleges. An appreciation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Throughout the year, the Associate for Admissions will meet prospective students at high schools, college fairs, all the like, and will participate in on-and-off campus programs; conduct interviews; evaluate files and make admission decisions; initiate and extensive communication, via phone, text, and Email for applicant follow-up. Each of these activities requires different skills. The Associate for Admissions must quickly build a professional base of higher education and admissions knowledge and network.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Visits high schools in primary and secondary areas regularly to meet stated marketing goals
- Represents Columbia-Greene Community College at college fairs and admissions-related events
- Coordinates off-campus programs in primary and secondary areas (i.e., yield receptions, Associate breakfasts)
- Familiarizes students and parents with Columbia-Greene Community College
- Evaluates the appropriateness of travel within designated areas
- Strives to meet and exceed recruitment goals
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- Travels extensively to develop interest in Columbia-Greene Community College
- Conducts interviews to further acquaint students with Columbia-Greene Community College and gain knowledge of the prospective student
- Assists in developing, planning and implementing of on-and off-campus programs and events
- Assists in implementing the Admissions Marketing Plan
- Participates in day-to-day marketing activities of the admissions program
- Builds strong relationships with High School Guidance Staff
- Build a network of relationships to expand recruitment of post-traditional students
- Familiarizes students and parents with Columbia-Greene Community College
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree with one to three years of experience working in higher education, preferably in an Admissions Office
- Strong customer service skills
- Positive and infectious attitude
- Superior writing and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Ability to speak in front of large groups
- Familiarity with software packages related to admissions
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with three or more years of experience working in higher education, preferably in an Admissions Office
- Three or more years of experience working with Banner or similar operating system
- Digital marketing experience
- Bi-lingual a plus
Salary and Benefit Information
Contractual salary is $25.00 per hour. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, education, and technical expertise. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.
Application Information
For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) CV/resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references.