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Position: Administrative Assistant
Status: Full-time (non-exempt)
Department: Student Services

General Job Description/Qualifications

The College of Westchester is seeking an intelligent, self-motivated, organized individual with excellent communication skills to fill a full-time position in the Student Services department as an Administrative Assistant.  The individual must have at least two to three years of prior experience in an office environment.  The ideal candidate will also need to possess outstanding customer service, ambition to learn, work in a team environment, and follow through on directives.  An Associate’s degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming and receptive front concierge service to the Student Services department.
• Answer telephones and assist students, graduates, vendors and potential customers at the Student Services concierge counter.   
• Assist with academic based events including: Honors ceremony and assist with all student orientations.  
• Assist with the processing of administrative documents such as transcripts, change of status forms and education verifications.
• Assist the Testing Center with proctoring exams.
• Assist the Learning Center with scheduling of appointments.
• Oversee the gathering and inputting of internship and practicum time sheets and updating student records.
• Oversee placing Student Services events on the web based site and send out college wide calendar entry.
• Oversee Student Services supply needs.
• Assist the registrar’s office with special projects.
• Assist with Administrative tasks and projects as required.

This position is for a full-time position, maximum 40 hours per week including Evening and Saturday hours.  Hours may vary during peak periods.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Esperanza Cruz at acadservices@cw.edu or fax to 914-428-0081. Please indicate salary requirement.

The College of Westchester is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor to provide academic advising for all students and to monitor student academic progress. Primary hours of work will be during the day; however, alternative evening and Saturdays hours will be required as well. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Must be fluent in Spanish
• Demonstrate highest commitment to student’s academic and career success
• Ability to make immediate, powerful connections with students
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse population of students
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be accountable for students’ success and persistence throughout their program of study
• Meet or exceed persistence and graduation rate goals for assigned cohort of students
• Immediately develop strong connections built on warmth, enthusiasm and concern for the student
• Provide ongoing, systematic engagement with students via meetings, calls, texting and email
• Meet in person with all new students for course registration and utilize CW’s “scheduling for success”
• Regularly meet with all students to review academic progress. Identify, discuss and remedy any current or future potential challenges
• Coordinate any additional support services students may require such as the learning center, counseling and any other special accommodations necessary.
• Participate in Orientation and Early Registration events
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

The College of Westchester is seeking a full time Counselor to work in our Student Counseling Center. The Counselor is responsible for providing mental health counseling services to students during their academic career at the college. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and have a multifaceted understanding of mental health at the higher education level.   Must be a team player willing to assist with non-counseling student outreach and retention initiatives. This position is primarily daytime hours with two evenings per week and one Saturday (9-2) per month as part of advising team rotation.  Will also be trained as part of academic advising team and be assigned an advising caseload.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health counseling services to students, whether those that are referred, mandated or sought by self to the Counseling Center.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for each counseling student.
• Present to the staff and student body as needed on mental health issues and needs, as directed by Supervisor.
• Conduct outreach to develop and maintain referrals to local community therapists, agencies, hospitals and programs as needed.
• Assist with retention-related student outreach as needed.
• Participate on disciplinary hearings in counseling capacity as appropriate.
• Provide academic advising to students, including scheduling and review of program requirements.
• Be a visible campus presence and participate in student life events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling or social work required.
• NY State Licensed Mental Health Counselor or NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Counseling experience in higher education or related field will be preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to adapt, effect change, think critically and manage day-to-day responsibilities as required by Supervisor.

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