Admissions Counselor

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Floating holiday hours

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental insurance

Voluntary annuity programs

Job summary

Passaic County Community College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to drive strategic recruitment and manage a defined territory in New Jersey. The role reports to the Director of Admissions and serves as the college's primary representative, guiding prospective students through the enrollment funnel with expert knowledge of programs, policies, and procedures.

The full-time administrative position involves on- and off-campus events, outreach via phone, email, and social media, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Heavy traveling required in and around Passaic County and surrounding towns in New Jersey.
• Familiarity with computer systems, especially Encoura REACH and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Digital fluency with social media and web-based tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to groups; strong organizational and time management abilities; ability to work independently; collaborate within the college community.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute recruitment activities throughout Passaic County and the North Jersey region.
• Manage and report assigned recruitment territory; build relationships with high schools, community organizations, and special population groups.
• Represent the College at recruitment functions, including college fairs, community events, and admissions-related activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and special programs.
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs and opportunities available at PCCC.
• Counsel prospective students throughout the enrollment process, from inquiry through registration.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Encoura REACH

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for executing strategic recruitment and admissions activities to support the enrollment goals of Passaic County Community College. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this role serves as the College's primary representative, managing a recruitment territory and counseling prospective students through the enrollment funnel. The Counselor must maintain expert knowledge of college programs, policies, and procedures to guide students effectively.

This is a full-time, administrative position.

Example of Duties:

• Initiate and execute recruitment activities throughout Passaic County and the North Jersey region.
• Manage and report assigned recruitment territory and build strong relationships with high schools, community organizations, and special population groups.
• Represent the College at recruitment functions, including college fairs, community events, and admissions-related activities, as assigned.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and special programs.
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs and opportunities available at PCCC.
• Counsel prospective students throughout the enrollment process, from initial inquiry through registration.
• Utilize the Anthology REACH Admissions CRM to track prospective students interactions, manage inquiries, and maintain confidential records in compliance with college policies.
• Participate in all phases of recruitment and enrollment cycle, including group presentations, phone and email outreach, and social media initiatives.
• Support and manage special projects assigned by the Director of Admissions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Heavy traveling required in and around Passaic County and surrounding towns in New Jersey.
• Familiarity with computer systems, especially Encoura REACH (preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Digital Fluency: Knowledge of new media, including social networking platforms and web-based communication tools.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to groups, strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and work independently, and a proven capacity to collaborate effectively as part of a team within the college community.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.

The completion of a background check is required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $45,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disabilityproviding up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours(*Prorated based on hire date)

Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours

28 hours

14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Programprovides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accountallows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insuranceprovides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs:Additional contributions to retirement account