Admissions Recruiter

Job Description:

SUNY Orange is currently seeking an Admissions Recruiter to join the Admission Department.


Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Admissions Recruiter is responsible for introducing SUNY Orange to prospective students at venues throughout our service area including the Boys & Girls Club, Veterans Centers, OrangeWorks Employment Centers and to those students transitioning from ESL and HSE programs. Maintaining an active visitation schedule, they will conduct presentations (in Spanish and English) to varied audiences of all ages and backgrounds with special emphasis on outreach to groups and individuals under-represented in higher education.

The Admissions Recruiter will introduce students to the programs and services available at SUNY Orange in place to support student success. The Admissions Recruiter understands and can articulate the benefits of higher education and appreciates the key role they will play in helping students navigate the enrollment process.

Travel will be required to both campus locations in Newburgh and Middletown and to local high schools, as needed. This position also maintains an evening and weekend work schedule.



Requirements:

Education Required: Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.

Experience Required: One (1) year of recruitment and/or customer service experience. Competency using Microsoft Office Suite. Fluent in Spanish, both spoken and written. Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College.
• Two or more years of higher education recruitment and/or student support experience.
• Familiarity with a student information system (i.e., Banner) and CRM software.
• Community College or higher education experience.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
• Performs well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate workflow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion.
• Must be able to travel between the College's two campuses and other sites.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: Open until filled.

Position begins as soon as possible.

Salary: $47,763 - $63,287 per annum, commensurate with experience. This is a Staff & Chair, 12 month, Grade 40 position.

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Excellent low-cost health insurance.
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks).
• Educational Assistance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Retiree Health Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.



Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.