Admissions Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

The Admissions Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of Admissions. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop fluency and effectively execute all admission operations procedures including application processing and review, New York State residency review, transfer credit evaluation, and other enrollment related processes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all York College programs and opportunities and be able to relay this information to prospective students and families in a friendly and coherent manner.
• Assist in recruiting prospective students and families by representing York College at both on and off campus events. This can include planning and execution of all on-campus recruitment events.
• Conduct on-campus information sessions and serves as in-house admissions counselor for prospective students and families visiting the admissions office.
• Conduct regular in-person visits to community partners (requires travel).
• Maintain or oversee student information systems and CRM platforms (e.g., Slate, PeopleSoft/CUNYfirst).

-Evenings and Weekends may be required.

-Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Reliable personal transportation preferred for travel to outreach events and local facilities.
• Multi-lingual individual desired to interact with our diverse student community.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates efforts of admissions and/or enrollment offices.

• Coordinates workshops, intake screenings, interviews and orientations for new students
• Counsels prospective applicants on requirements and standards and provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, e-mail or letter; conducts follow up as needed
• Assists in conducting open house sessions and orientations, including group sessions and programs at high schools and in the community at large
• Assists with day-to-day administration and an admissions or enrollment office, including scheduling and preparing and distributing materials
• Represents the Admission Office to the college's internal and external communities as directed
• Maintains and updates program databases, lists and files to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Admissions Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$48,647 - $54,725 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.