Admissions Advisor (aHEO)

Job ID

25139

Location

Guttman Community College

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY’s community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman’s educational model is an integrated first-year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established an enrollment target of approximately 5,000 students in the coming years. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the institution.

The Office of Admissions is seeking a highly reliable and energetic Admissions Advisor to assist in recruitment activities for prospective students and their families. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Advisor will assist in the preparation for its long-term expansion to enroll approximately 5,000 students. This position necessitates working some evenings and some occasional weekends as well as traveling to off-campus locations.

Along with the CUNY Title Overview, the successful candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Represent the College at high school and community events and college fairs and assist with campus-based admissions activities.

• Collaborate with counselors from high schools and community-based organizations to generate inquiries from prospective students and facilitate their admission to and enrollment in the College.

• Support the Admissions Office by providing assistance with visitor reception, campus tours, and other College events as needed.

• Liaise with other enrollment management and academic offices as well as with the CUNY Welcome Center regarding recruitment and admission functions.

• Work closely with departments across the College to ensure a seamless transition for entering students.

• Counsels prospective students on their academic goals and how they may be achieved at the College,

• Provides referrals to other College departments as needed to further assist student/applicant

• Conducts follow-up with students from inquiry stage to registration.

• Respond to all telephone/e-mail inquiries and referrals.

Note:

• Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with under-prepared high school students from diverse cultures/backgrounds in an educational setting or program.

• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills.

• Experience working with Customer relationship management (CRM).

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Proactive problem solving and follow-up to resolve student issues.

Strong attention to detail.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates and contributes to student recruiting activities.

• Conducts open house sessions and orientations to ensure applicants are fully informed of requirements and processes

• Assists in direct recruiting at high schools, community outreach events, and other appropriate locations

• Provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, email, or letter

• Maintains current information about College programs and degree requirements

• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Admissions Advisor

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience up to $50,745.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Before applying, candidates are asked to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College “Why Work at Guttman – Model Guttman Employee” website (https://guttman.cuny.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/prospective-employees/why-work-at-guttman/) to learn about the many attributes of the model employee for Guttman.

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (25139) or Title (Admissions Advisor). Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

In order to be considered for the position, candidates must upload as one document, by the closing date:

• A cover letter that highlights your education and experience and what would make you a Model Guttman Employee

• Resume/CV

• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

October 14, 2022

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.