Admissions Recruiter Specialist (PT, Grant-Funded)

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College Overview

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive urban college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States. HCCC students were born in 119 countries and speak 29 different languages. The diversity and the multitude of our community’s cultures, life experiences, skills and aspirations, are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society.

HCCC embodies an unwavering commitment to student success and an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and access and advance the College’s commitment to transparency and inclusion. We are proud of the differences we share, which are the foundation for the life changing and transformational education we offer and the social mobility we provide to the communities we serve.

HCCC has three campuses located just minutes from Manhattan: the Journal Square campus in Jersey City and North Hudson Campus in Union City are adjacent to vital transportation hubs; the Secaucus Center has abundant parking. Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the College offers courses and classes in a wide variety of disciplines to the people and businesses of Hudson County, one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the United States. The College was recently recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Regional Equity Award, and the 2021 INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. In 2016 the Gabert Library was one of three academic libraries in the United States to receive the Excellence in Academic Libraries Award from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), and in 2019 the HCCC Tutoring Center received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for Two-Year Institutions. In 2019, the College joined Achieving the Dream, a network of high achieving community colleges, part of its expanding effort toward continuous improvement in student success.

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education. Hudson County Community College is proud of its culture of care and invites applications from those wishing to join a community dedicated to promoting student success in all forms.

Department/Division Introduction

Enrollment Services

Position Summary/Job Description

Implements student recruitment initiatives and coordinates various recruitment activities, with a focus on targeted student populations, including but not limited to veterans, international students, business and industry partners, specialized programs, returning learners, and other unique student populations. Part-time employees are authorized to work 24 hours a week.

Essential Responsibilities

In consort with the Associate Dean, Enrollment Services, participates in the implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning initiatives for the Admissions Department that support the College’s mission and contribute to the implementation and maintenance of efficient and cost-effective recruiting and admissions processes and procedures.
Coordinates, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates student recruitment programs for targeted student populations, including but not limited to veterans, international students, business and industry partners, specialized programs, returning learners, and other unique student populations to promote the College and its programs. Emphasizes the College’s commitment to providing educational opportunities to a diverse and multi-cultural community.
Recruits, counsels, and admits applicants in accordance with established College policies and procedures, external partner agreements, applicable federal guidelines, established Student and Academic Affairs policies and procedures, and the rules and regulations defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Interacts directly with representatives from local partnerships via businesses, non-profit and veteran organizations, unions, and others, to strategically recruit students.
Actively participates in external and internal College recruitment programs via public and media presentations.
Completes and maintains various recruiting and admissions documentation and records.
Effectively collaborates with all staff members of the Enrollment, Student Affairs, Academic, and Community Education and Workforce Development areas, to work towards the achievement of common goals regarding the development, promotion, administration, enhancement, and growth of student recruitment in specialized programs.
Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvement systems specifically related to recruiting operations and administrative activities to streamline operations, enhance existing procedures, and increase the operating efficiency of department operations.
Continues to develop professional skills through independent research, networking, attending seminars and workshops, etc., to maintain awareness of current and changing trends in education and specific to recruiting and admissions. Remains knowledgeable of regulatory issues specific to student recruitment and admissions, general enrollment services, and administrative activities.
Represents the College to current and prospective students and external constituencies.
Performs other student recruitment services and activities, as required. Actively participates in special projects, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by College and departmental needs.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor degree in a related field required with experience in recruiting and admissions. This position will include frequent travel throughout Hudson County, therefore a valid NJ Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle are required. Bi-lingual ability preferred.

Knowledge of admissions standards and recruitment objectives and principals required with the ability to plan, organize, and implement related programs and activities. Understanding or experience with veteran and international recruitment, and other unique student populations.

Ability to plan and implement marketing strategies and programs. Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and customer service skills required to effectively collaborate with prospective, new and existing students, Division Deans, faculty, advisors, counselors, and all levels of employees and management. Computer proficiency and knowledge of automated admissions and student information systems.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Closing Date of Applications

Open until filled.

Review of applications to begin

Immediately.

Applications

For full consideration please send resume and cover letter to Felicia Allen at fallenFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.