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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

Administrative Assistant, Admissions Department (full-time)

Job Description

The College of Westchester, an Associate degree- and Baccalaureate degree-granting college, 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. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, alternating Friday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities

Front Desk/receptionist duties
Answer and transfer calls
Welcome and announce visitors to the college
Update student information in the student database
Provide general administrative support to supervisor and department members
Organize, upload and scan data
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, Google docs, social media, chat and texting required.
A minimum of one year of administrative support experience is required.
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.
Must be flexible with covering other time shifts when needed.

Hourly Range for this full-time position: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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 Admissionscandidates@cw.edu. Only complete applications will be considered and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Student Financial Services Administrative 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.
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.

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 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.

Human Services

The College of Westchester, a regionally accredited 4 year college is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in the Human Services program for the Fall Day semester beginning September 13, 2023.

We are seeking individuals with a Master’s degree and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in post-secondary education and work experience in a human services setting. Experience teaching courses such as Introduction to Human Services, Psychology and Introduction to Counseling is preferred.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for course preparation, instruction, adhering to CW’s instructional materials, grading and assessment, and professional responsibilities as a member of the instructional team of a school or academic department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Master’s Degree required
2+ years of Professional Teaching experience preferred
Experience in a human services setting
Experience in remote teaching/training
Experience with Zoom and Moodle LMS a plus

Salary range: $1,700 - $1,800 per course

Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Ann Rodier, Chair – Human Services, arodier@cw.edu. Only applicants with relevant experience will be contacted.

College Admissions Recruiter/Advisor (Full-time and Part-time)

The College of Westchester (CW), a Baccalaureate degree-granting college, is seeking a full-time and part-time College Admissions Recruiter/Advisor.

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.

Some 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. Represent the College both on and off campus to prospective students, parents and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
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.

Salary Range for Full-time position: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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.

Hourly Range for Part-time position: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits Offered for Part-time employees may include: 401(k) retirement plan (must meet annual hours for eligibility), and NYS sick leave (up to 56 hours annually)

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.

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

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