Admissions Coordinator - Transfer Services and Records Processing

POSITION DETAILS

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs.

A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers.

As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H.

LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit to learn more.

Reporting to the Admissions Specialist, the Admissions Coordinator will support the day to day activities of the Transfer Credit and Records Processing units.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assist with recruitment and registration of transfer students;
• Assist with reviewing of transfer applications;
• Evaluate past credits earned by transfer students and re-admits as needed;
• Coordinate the application process via CUNYfirst, which includes data entry of new admissions applications info CUNYfirst
• Update data in CUNYfirst, and assist in the maintenance of freshman and transfer student files;
• Compile and provide statistical information about transfer students;
• Serve as a resource to students at workshops, advisement and registration;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of transfer credit practices preferred.
• Specialization in computerized Access database.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CUNYFirst system.
• Knowledge of on-line equivalency systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates efforts of admissions and / or enrollment offices.

Coordinates workshops, intake screenings, interviews and orientations for new students

Counsels prospective applicants on requirements and standards and provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, e-mail or letter;

conducts follow up as needed

Assists in conducting open house sessions and orientations, including group sessions and programs at high schools and in the community at large

Assists with day-to-day administration and an admissions or enrollment office, including scheduling and preparing and distributing materials

Represents the Admission Office to the college's internal and external communities as directed

Maintains and updates program databases, lists and files to ensure completeness and accuracy

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name : Admissions Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$44,411 - $

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.