Admissions Counselor HV-NTP-8750

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York.

HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools : Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year.

The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students.

Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY.

With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Admissions Counselor

HV-NTP-8750

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement.

HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the area of college admissions / post-secondary education or student services.

Master’s Degree is preferred. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively within a 75-mile radius of HVCC and be able to lift and manage boxes of admission materials.

DUTIES AND / OR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Working directly with the high school counselors in the College’s service area and the continuous counties, the Admission Counselor will assist with the coordination of group visits, develop and organize both on and off campus recruitment events and develop strategies and programs to increase applicants to under enrolled programs.

Experience and / or awareness of issues involving recruitment of identified special populations is preferred (International / foreign born).

Please note : This position requires working some non-traditional hours and weekends.

Nature and Scope of Duties :

The Admissions Counselor will exercise judgement while working independently designing and implementing Recruitment Programs.

The Admissions Counselor will report to the Director of Admissions or designee and perform the following duties :

• Develop and manage programs designed to increase enrollment in under enrolled programs.
• Develop a working knowledge of all academic programs at HVCC and the required pre-requisites for the entry into each program.
• Outreach to area high schools for classroom presentations in conjunction with academic departments.
• Support Workforce Development with apprenticeship programs leading to degrees and recruitment efforts.
• Responsible for coordinating Technology and / or Group Tours.
• Assist the Admissions Office with on and off campus admission events.
• Conduct Admissions informational meetings / presentations for parents and student groups both on and off campus.
• Serves as the liaison between Admissions and designated campus office(s).
• Develop a working knowledge of BANNER CRM Recruit, read files and enter decisions.
• Maintains membership in professional education-related organizations.
• Assists other offices within the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Development on an as-needed basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

There are two vacant positions, both Full-Time positions with a salary range of $41,000-$43,000.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers.

HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu / jobs and complete the online application before the close date of October 6, 2024.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression.

Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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