Admissions Specialist

Location: Utica, NY • Full-Time, 12-Month

About the role

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The Admissions Specialist will work closely with the Director of Admissions to develop and implement an admissions recruitment plan that is consistent with the College’s strategic plan and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Represents the College at recruiting events.
• Coordinates, plans, assists, and participates in recruitment activities.
• Provides information to prospective students on educational programs, career pathways, and support services available at the College.
• Reviews records, applications, and interviews prospective students to make recommendation on admission action.
• Travels as required throughout New York State.
• Works collaboratively with all admissions staff to support recruitment priorities.
• Provides support to prospective students and applicants throughout the application process.
• Maintains knowledge of current academic programs and career pathways to effectively advise students.
• Records and evaluates student and recruitment data and trends.
• Identifies recruitment opportunities and recommends recruitment strategies.
• Develops and maintains relationships with primary contacts at each recruitment site or partners for potential students.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) in supporting the international student population, when needed.
• Performs other duties related to this job description and as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, counseling or related field
• Possession of valid New York State driver license at time of appointment and for duration of appointment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel throughout New York State
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (VISA sponsorship is not available)
• Successful completion of a background check
• Official academic transcripts required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with a student records management system

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends for travel to recruitment events throughout NYS as required. 35 hours per week.

Pay

$55,362