Career Opportunities: Join The CW Community
Office of Human Resources
Welcome to CW’s Office of Human Resources. Since 1915, The College’s success has been based on creating both exceptional student and employee experiences. The College of Westchester is a great place to work and learn, one strengthened by its Mission and Vision. These qualities are evident in the spirit and compassion of the CW community, as we encourage students’ personal and professional growth.
Current Position Openings
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College Admissions Recruiter (Inside)
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 College Admissions Recruiter will assist the College in reaching its qualitative and quantitative enrollment objectives. The 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 system.
- 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.
Annual Salary Range: $64,350 – $73,000
Benefits Offered for Full-time employees include: 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee assistance program, Employee Tuition Waiver, Paid time off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick), and Referral Program.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Admissionscandidates@cw.edu. No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Campus Recruiter/Presenter (Outside)
The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college, is seeking a full-time Campus Recruiter/Presenter, to work in our Admissions department. The Campus Recruiter/Presenter is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with external schools and organizations for the purpose of generating interest from prospective students. The Campus Recruiter/Presenter will help The College achieve its strategic enrollment goals by conducting informational presentations, workshops and one-on-one meetings with individuals, teachers and administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least five years of experience in consultative sales, recruitment, account management or higher education experience in either admissions, career services or equivalent combination of experience.
- Excellent public speaking, presentation, interviewing and customer service skills with an ability to develop relationships with key administrators and staff within schools, corporations and community organizations.
- Ability to effectively establish rapport, understand the organization’s needs, present information and respond to questions from key administrators and staff that assist the organization with their professional development programs.
- Excellent time management, communication, organization skills and ability to develop and monitor processes that lead to successful goal attainment. Ability to work independently and have self-directed and self-motivated personality type.
- Must be able to attend events or functions as required during the calendar year. Some of these activities occur in the evenings and on Saturdays.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Bilingual – English/Spanish is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, employers and community organizations in the College’s recruitment area. This area encompasses but is not limited to Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Bronx and Fairfield counties.
- Contact and visit high schools and community colleges for the purpose of scheduling and conducting presentations with students to generate prospect inquiry information. Meet with school counselors, teachers and others to expand recruitment opportunities.
- Research and identify area employers and community-based organizations to pursue partnership agreements leading to recruitment of employees or members to increased enrollment. Pursue opportunities to speak directly with employees seeking higher education.
- Represent the College at external functions and events to expand CW brand awareness and directly recruit students at application days, career & college fairs, community fairs, etc.
- Maintain activity itinerary and calendar, contact information database and submit activity reports with inquiry generation counts and other relevant information.
- Support and participate in admissions events such as open houses and scholarship days.
- Submit all completed reports in a timely manner including visit reports in the week prior to visits and presentation reports by the end of the day that the visit is completed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $64,350 – $73,000
Benefits Offered for Full-time employees include: 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee assistance program, Employee Tuition Waiver, Paid time off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick), and Referral Program.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Admissionscandidates@cw.edu. No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Student Financial Services Administrative/Processing Assistant (Part-time)
The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college, is seeking a part-time Student Financial Services Administrative Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum two year degree.
- Title IV and NYS financial aid experience preferred
- Excellent customer service skills/work courteously and professionally with students and families.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks along with the energy to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
- Problem solving abilities and special attention to details
Hourly Range for part-time position: $16.83 – $18.27 per hour
NYS Sick Time Accrual is offered to part-time employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Front line student customer service position performing general administrative assistant and clerical work; schedule appointments for Student Financial Services (SFS) staff; monitor, order, distribute and maintain SFS office supplies; receive, sort and send SFS mail, emails and texts.
- Assist Associate Director of Student Financial Assistance with various financial aid processing projects
- Assist in preparing student financial aid files
- Prepare/maintain monthly SFS Staff work schedule and distribute to staff
- Monitor work flow of the front office and assist students
- Perform a variety of work in student assistance as relates to the financial aid process, such as helping students navigate financial aid paperwork; be able to identify missing documents for students when a student inquires on their financial aid status. In addition assist with the Student Services office in Academic matters that pertain to students and their financial aid
- Organize and maintain the student filing system for both active and inactive students
- Scan documents into the student information system
- Other duties as assigned
Please send cover letter, resume, and desired hourly rate to dpepitone@cw.edu. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Practicum Coordinator, Allied Health (full-time)
The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college, is seeking a full-time Practicum Coordinator, Allied Health to work in our Career Services department. The Practicum Coordinator, Allied Health is primary responsible for coordinating and overseeing the interactions between health professions students and their internships and clinical practicum sites. The coordinator will teach practicum courses during both day and evening session and aim to achieve a high certification rate. Additionally, the coordinator is tasked with maintaining high in-field graduate employment rates with regional employers offering competitive salaries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-3 years’ experience in Health Professions
- Strong verbal and written communications to interact with students, faculty, and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with accreditation and/or professional certification standards demonstrating students’ competency.
- Assist with students’ transition from classwork to practicum to placement at one of CW’s clinical affiliations.
- Maintain office hours that reflect availability for all students you are scheduled to teach and supervise.
- Monitor student attendance on sites and at clinical facilities.
- Ensure that students complete all required assignments and submit evaluation forms.
- Assign course grades for all students enrolled in the MSC301, 301A, and 301B practicum class.
- Oversee and support the activities of the Allied Health Club, facilitating engagement and networking opportunities for students in the program.
- Ensure that students participate in certification prep activities including test prep review materials, taking all practice exams provided, receiving necessary tutoring in areas deemed deficient through the practice exams.
- Submit a weekly practicum tracker reflecting students’ practicum and internship progress.
- Continue to build CW’s practicum affiliations and meet with site supervisors to ensure students are meeting clinical and professional competencies.
- Maintain absolute and total confidentiality of personal information shared by companies, students, graduates, and alumni.
- Collaborative team member with a commitment to open cross departmental cooperation and communication; a commitment to the College’s mission and vision, a sense of service to the College’s diverse student population and all internal and external constituencies.
Annual Salary for this full-time position: $ 45,000
Benefits Offered for Full-time employees include a 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee assistance program, Employee Tuition Waiver, Paid time off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick), and Referral Program.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and desired hourly rate to Jsondey@cw.edu. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
To be considered applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to contact person specified in each posting. Please be advised that due to the volume of applicants we receive, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Positions are open until filled.
Some searches may be conducted through an outside entity as noted in the posting. Please follow specific guidelines within each post.
Applicants requiring an accommodation or assistance in the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 914-831-0408 or the entity conducting the search.
Office of Human Resources
325 Central Avenue
White Plains, New York 10606
Phone: 914-831-0408
E-mail: humanresources@cw.edu