Career Opportunities: Join The CW Community

The College Admissions Recruiter assists qualified prospective students through the admissions process in an efficient, professional and supportive manner using best practices in recruiting and compliance. All recruiters set campus visitation appointments, conduct in-depth interviews and tours of the campus, and provide accurate information regarding programs and services in order to assist potential students in identifying the CW program that will best meet their needs. Ultimately, the Admissions Recruiter will assist the College in reaching its qualitative and quantitative enrollment objectives. Hours include evenings and Saturdays. Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Make outbound calls to prospective students who have expressed an interest in the College in order to schedule campus visitation appointments.
• Meet with potential students to accurately explain program offerings; discuss and advise suitable programs in accordance with the student's interests, qualifications, and career goals.
• Provide excellent customer service through professional, consistent and effective outreach and engagement.
• Represent the College both on and off campus to prospective students, parents and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Attend all admissions department meetings and training sessions.
• Accurately account for all prospective student inquiries and applicants and required admissions activity associated with these prospects.
• Complete daily activity reports.
• Ensure that all enrollment paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Keep all required reports current and accurate, including information stored in a student information data based systems -
• Adhere to a strict code of ethics and comply with all The College of Westchester policies and procedures, State and Federal laws and accrediting body regulations.
• Network and build strong relationships to generate personally developed referrals.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure student success and satisfaction.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Passionate about helping others achieve their educational and career goals.
• 3-5 years of successful experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, marketing, public relations or other related field preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills; to include the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Experience with CampusVue, Velocify or similar SIS/CRM systems a plus.
• Ability to work well with and mentor others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills as well as familiarity with the professional use of social media.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work evening and Saturdays.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.

Please send a cover letter and resume to mcurtis@cw.edu. No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

The College of Westchester is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in our Admissions Department.  This position provides administrative support to the department as directed by the Admissions Operations Manager. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter applicant information and appointments into the computer.
• Request and evaluate high school and college transcripts, diplomas and GED diplomas
• Write and mail all admissions correspondence with regard to prospective students.
• Update student information in student database
• Provide weekly progress reports
• Audit overall integrity of applicant data
• Assist with weekly meetings
• Cover front desk/receptionist duties as needed
• Provide general administrative support to supervisor and department members
• Organize files
• Special projects, when assigned.
• Assist with student events, such as:  Open Houses, Scholars Award Reception, student social events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Associate’s Degree Required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, social media, chat and texting required
• A minimum of three years of administrative support experience required
• Experience in Higher Education, and specifically in Admissions, a plus
• Ability to work with students and with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills
• Must be able to handle confidential information

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Christy Poniros at cponiros@cw.edu.  Only complete applications will be considered and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.