Specialist II, Admissions Grant Funded, Temporary (2 Vacancies) - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Mon Jul 28 2025 Job Description:

Summary and Purpose of Position:

This position participates in the development and execution of a comprehensive admissions and student recruitment program, with a specific emphasis on recruiting, outreach, and enrollment for Adult, Readmit, and Transfer students, as well as the enrollment of students into SUNY Reconnect. SUNY Reconnect is a New York State-funded "Opportunity Promise" program that makes tuition, fees, books, and supplies free for New York residents ages 25-55 without a college degree who enroll in eligible SUNY community college associate degree programs in high-demand fields. The Admissions Specialist participates in advising prospective students, developing, executing, and assessing recruitment programs on and off campus within their territory. Assists in the application of technology to support enrollment initiatives, application processing, application review, and the maintenance of an inquiry follow-up system.

Primary Functions:

• This position is designed to achieve specified enrollment goals for Adult, Transfer, and Readmit student populations, with emphasis on enrollment into our programs associated with SUNY Reconnect
• Provides admissions appointments in person or virtually, assisting students with program selection, career assessment support, and pre-financial aid counseling
• Develops off-campus recruitment plans, including community outreach, representing MCC at community events, job fairs, and other activities within the scope of recruitment of adult students in Monroe and the surrounding counties
• Develops and coordinates on- and off-campus activities associated with the recruitment at community agencies and organizations.
• Develops and conducts information sessions in support of adult student enrollment, highlighting programs associated with SUNY Reconnect
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the college's reentrance requirements, curriculum, transfer, and placement outcomes of degree programs
• Evaluates and makes decisions on applications for admission, assists with transfer credit, and is responsible for application review from the assigned territory
• Monitors current procedures in the application/processing unit to ensure efficiency, clarity of information, and timeliness for managing territory
• Maintains familiarity with the college's non-credit offerings and provides direct enrollment support to non-credit to credit students
• Provides support for Adult, Transfer, and Readmit Orientation
• Leans and utilizes technology and software systems that support the effective/efficient management of the College's initiatives in the areas of recruitment, marketing, and admissions processing

Secondary Functions:

• Interpret relevant college policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff
• Participate in events outside of regular college hours, such as College open houses
• Attend unit meetings as required
• Provide coverage for another Admissions Specialist as needed
• Collaboratively support Academic and Student Affairs initiatives
• Serve on committees and participate in meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Director or Director

*This is a temporary, grant-funded position that may be renewed annually, contingent upon availability of grant funding and performance reviews. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution
• Minimum of three years professional experience in education, student services, advising, counseling, human services, social work, or a closely related field
• Possess a strong understanding of college student development and the ability to educate college students on navigating the higher education system
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in education, higher education, counseling, social work, or related field
• Community college experience
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs, and commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Experience with student information systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
• A valid New York State driver's license and willingness to travel to recruitment visits within Monroe and the surrounding counties
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $55,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or any aspect of the business of the College.

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