Admissions Assistant (PT)

Mohawk Valley Community College; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY, seeks an Admissions Assistant for the Admissions department. The role supports the team with recruitment activities, campus tours, and guidance through the enrollment process. The position is part-time and 12-month, with hourly compensation.

Responsibilities include assisting with applications, transcripts, inquiries, and peak-period coverage. A 60-credit hour/associate degree, strong communication, and adaptability are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or 60 credit hours completed).
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, computer).
• Ability to multi-task and interact with diverse student population.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and implementation of recruitment activities, including coordinating group visits, presentations and campus tours for prospective students.
• Serves as a point of contact for prospective students, school counselors and community based organizations, providing guidance and information throughout the enrollment process.
• Guides students through application processes, addressing questions and offering step-by-step assistance as needed.
• Triage and resolves student inquiries related to applications and admissions decisions ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Receives, verifies, and posts transcripts submitted for student applications, maintaining accurate records in alignment with admissions protocols.
• Supports the Admissions team during peak periods staff shortages.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month

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 College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an Admissions Assistant in our Admissions department. The Admissions Assistant supports the Admissions team. They will play a key roll in maintaining organized, efficient operations within the admissions office.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Assists with the planning and implementation of recruitment activities, including coordinating group visits, presentations and campus tours for prospective students;
• Serves as a point of contact for prospective students, school counselors and community based organizations, providing guidance and information throughout the enrollment process;
• Guides students through application processes, addressing questions and offering step-by-step assistance as needed;
• Triage and resolves student inquiries related to applications and admissions decisions ensuring timely and accurate responses;
• Receives, verifies, and posts transcripts submitted for student applications, maintaining accurate records in alignment with admissions protocols;
• Supports the Admissions team during peak periods staff shortages;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or 60 credit hours completed)
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, computer)
• Ability to multi-task and interact with diverse student population
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 10/26/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Aff­irmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.