Admissions Specialist

Job ID

28377

Location

Baruch College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

“ At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Nestled in the vibrant Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan, Baruch College stands as a beacon of opportunity within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. With a proud legacy of serving a diverse student body exceeding 19,000, we embrace individuals from various cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, embodying our commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. Recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education for our role in advancing student social mobility, Baruch is honored to be designated as a Hispanic and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution, further solidifying our dedication to diversity and equity.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Admissions, the Admissions Specialist is responsible for upholding the high quality of the daily activities of the office of Undergraduate Admissions, ensuring exemplary customer service, efficient and timely student-centered problem resolution, and accuracy in data reporting. As a frontline team member, the Specialist is critical in participating in and leading enrollment-related initiatives and undertakings. The Specialist is a well-rounded enrollment professional supporting Baruch College’s vision and mission for strategic enrollment management and student success.

In addition to the duties in the CUNY title Overview, the Admissions Specialist will:

· Participates as an active member of the Admissions Leadership Team assisting in strategic enrollment planning and implementing admissions goals.

· Serve as liaison to various campus partners that work closely with the Undergraduate Admissions Office in achieving the College’s enrollment goals and help students succeed.

· Oversee the workflow of admission and enrollment data in the CRM system, preparing the system for each upcoming cycle and ensuring an efficient and accurate data export to our student information People Soft System (CUNYFirst).

· Work with the admissions communications team to develop multimedia communications to serve the needs of our enrollment and recruitment efforts.

· Prepare admissions reports and surveys as directed, ensuring data is accurate and useful.

· Handle a high volume of communications with prospective and admitted students via email, phone, walk-in consultations, and virtual events.

· Evaluate and audit student records and transcripts and communicate updates, issues, needs, and other admissions-related information to prospective students.

· Assists with processing credit evaluations for admitted students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

· Strong customer service and organizational skills.

· Ability to multi-task in a very busy office.

· Experience conducting presentations to students, and large audiences both in-person and virtually.

· Previous experience with CRM and/or Admissions Student systems.

· Strong Computer and Technical Skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supervises activities in an operational unit supporting Admissions and/or Enrollment.

• Oversees staff activities; plans and monitors employee scheduling and coverage and coordinates training

• Serves as liaison to one or more departments providing student support services, such as Financial Aid

• Coordinates selection process activities such as applications review, verification of information, and timely forwarding of data to other CUNY areas

• Coordinates mailings and other communications

• Monitors activity and reports on both transactions and outcomes

• Completes projects to improve services and enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Admissions Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$72,667- $75,465; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filed. Review of resumes to begin May 27, 2024.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.