Admissions Recruitment Specialist - Higher Ed Impact

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York (CUNY) Kingsborough ASAP program seeks an Admissions Senior Advisor to lead recruitment and onboarding for new students in the ASAP program.

Reporting to the ASAP Associate Director of Recruitment and Engagement, the role includes planning events, creating communications, building partnerships with schools, and supervising student ambassadors. Evening/weekend hours and local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with recruiting students in higher education settings & pre-enrollment advisement.
• Strong organizational, project management, written and verbal communication, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent data and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude to learn new systems; CUNYFirst experience preferred.
• Experience using Slate.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills; strong ability to create effective communication plans for students.
• Commitment to fostering student supportive experiences/environments.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of student information.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, faculty and community members.
• Experience developing and implementing engagement activities supportive of academic and personal development as part of the college experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recruitment strategies to meet program enrollment goals.
• Assist in development and facilitation of presentations, information sessions, workshops, and recruitment events.
• Develop and coordinate student communications during the recruitment cycle.
• Recruit prospective students through phone, email, text, virtual, and in-person initial and follow up outreach.
• Support Pre-admission of applicants through eligibility screenings and advisement on ASAP program requirements and benefits.
• Assist students through the application, admissions, and onboarding processes.
• Supervise and train ASAP Student Ambassadors
• Schedule and conduct one-on-one, and group recruitment appointments.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Advisement, Financial Aid, and other campus offices.
• Develop partnerships with high schools, community organizations, and college access programs.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and prepare reports using program databases (CUNYfirst, Slate, Navigate, and Microsoft suite).
• Monitor recruitment outcomes and recommend strategies to improve enrollment
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Some evening and weekend hours and local travel may be required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Slate

CUNYfirst

Job description

City University of New York (CUNY) Kingsborough ASAP program seeks an Admissions Senior Advisor to lead recruitment and onboarding for new students in the ASAP program.

Reporting to the ASAP Associate Director of Recruitment and Engagement, the role includes planning events, creating communications, building partnerships with schools, and supervising student ambassadors. Evening/weekend hours and local travel may be required.