Admissions/ EM College Assistant

Towson; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Manhattan seeks a part-time Admissions Processing Assistant responsible for clerical tasks, processing applications, and providing customer support. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma/GED and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Office and CUNYfirst is preferred. This role involves assisting with events like Open Houses and requires flexibility to work on specified Saturdays. Join a vibrant educational community dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate skills to perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical work and answer calls/emails.
• Process Admissions applications in CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft).
• Assist with Open Houses and In-Person Registration.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

POSITION DETAILS

Under the Admissions Processing supervision, performs miscellaneous clerical, processing applications, administrative, research, or other work related to the operation of Admissions at Borough of Manhattan Community College or other unit where such work is required on a part-time basis or for a period of limited duration. There is one Assignment Level for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed. Maximum tenure for any employee in this hourly position is 1040 hours per year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• A positive, service-oriented approach to the student experience.
• Ability to modify personal style/approach to satisfactorily meet departmental guidelines and standards.
• Ability to multitask and handle various assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Aptitude to learn new systems as needed.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite preferred; experience with Word and Excel required.
• Experience using CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft) is a plus.

WORK TASKS OVERVIEW

• Performs routine clerical work; may answer and attend to telephone calls and emails; maintain records, operate office machines (such as copiers and scanners), Zooms, and perform related tasks as required.
• Process Admissions applications in CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft) system.
• Reviews documents for possible admissions.
• May collect and compile data, code data for computer entry, perform data entry, and run computer reports.
• Will provide coverage for other units within the division of Enrollment Management with or without advanced notice.
• Maintains paper and/or electronic files using established procedures; retrieves files as requested.
• Will be responsible for assisting with Open Houses, In-Person Registration, and other events assigned by the director or designated supervisor.
• Will be required to work 3-5 Saturdays within the fiscal year, as per the needs of the Office of Admissions.