[Hiring] Admissions Coordinator and Planner @JERSEY COLLEGE

Role Description

The Admissions Coordinator and Planner is responsible for managing, administrating and coordinating prospective students’ introductory queries regarding Jersey College’s programs. The Admissions Coordinator and Planner must be able to provide prospective students with an overview of the academic programs offered at Jersey College, the admission process for each program, and the College and campuses history, mission, values and structure. The job description encompasses other similar positions such as the Manager of Admissions Coordinators and Planners who provides mentoring, guidance, training and oversight of Admissions Coordinators and Planners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of Initial Program Queries
• Oversight Compliance with Admission Processes

Job Responsibilities

• Management of Admissions Process
  • Oversee the initial queries and admissions process for prospective students at the institutional level, including, but not limited to:
  • Conducting sessions with potential students with regards to their interests and educational/professional plans
  • Assisting potential students in determining their fit and eligibility into our programs
  • Pre-qualify students for admissions – ensuring students meet minimum admission requirements (age, degrees, technical standards, etc.) established by the institution
  • Managing and arranging campus visits and tours for prospective students
  • Coordinating entrance testing
  • Providing prospective students with an honest and precise overview of the academic programs offered at Jersey College, the admission process for each program, and the College and campuses’ history, mission, values and structure
  • Engaging in appropriate follow-up activity at all stages of the lead-to-enrollment process
• Plan and coordinate with the campus admissions team about upcoming events and other important dates
• Provide input on how to improve screening and inquiry admission processes based on prospective student feedback
• Conduct off-campus recruitment activities
• Oversight Compliance with Enrollment Processes and Documentation
  • Manage, organize and track admission information in databases and maintain relevant records and documentation.
  • Conduct audits of the files to ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the institution
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• A minimum of one (1) year Education Admissions experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on active listening and collaboration
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Non-Discrimination Policy

Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-489-5836; [email protected] ; or [email protected].

Jersey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/college-catalog) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “Title IX and VAWA Policies”.