Admissions Specialist

Mohawk Valley Community College; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College is seeking an Admissions Specialist in the Admissions department. You will work with the Director of Admissions to implement recruitment plans aligned with the College's strategic initiatives, and will recruit students by partnering with high schools, adult learners, and local organizations across NYS.

The role requires representing MVCC at events, advising on educational programs, processing applications, and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, counseling or related field.
• Valid New York State driver license at appointment and for duration of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Represents the College at recruiting events.
• Coordinates, plans, assists, and participates in recruitment activities.
• Provides information to prospective students on educational programs and career pathways.
• Reviews records, applications, and interviews prospective students to make admission recommendations.
• Travels as required.
• Works with admissions staff to support recruitment priorities and assist applicants.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Admission counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Full-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. We are currently seeking an Admissions Specialist in our Admissions department. 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. They are responsible for recruiting students to achieve college enrollment objectives by working with high school counselors, adult learners, community agencies, and local businesses by participating in information programs and assisting students in the selection of educational programs.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• 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.
• Works collaboratively with all admissions staff to support recruitment priorities. Provides support to prospective students, 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.

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

Hours per week: 35

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills
• Must be willing to travel throughout New York State

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with a student records management system

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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: $55,362

For full consideration, apply by: 9/7/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affir… 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 or on the basis of disability.