Admissions Coordinator - Learning Center
About The Position
The Admissions Coordinator for the Rochester General College of Health Careers (RGCOHC) manages activities related to meeting and exceeding admissions goals for the college and other key Rochester Regional Health programs. The coordinator collaborates with the College President, Deans of Student Services and Academic Services, the Financial Aid Counselor, faculty, and other stakeholders within Rochester Regional Health and the Finger Lakes Region to support program success. The role recruits prospective students, manages admissions communications and processes, maintains application and admissions information, and supports applicants and new students. It also coordinates with internal programs and external organizations to promote educational and career opportunities. This is an office-based, sedentary position at the College of Health Careers in Rochester, New York, scheduled for 40 hours per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekend rotation or on-call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Obtain Admissions Professional Certification from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) within one year of employment.
- Associate degree is required.
- Ability to meet the stated sedentary role requirements, including prolonged sitting, fine motor skills for computer work, writing, and telephone use, and clear visual and auditory ability.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
- One to three years of related experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, or communications.
- Associate degree or graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing (the posting lists this under preferred qualifications).
Responsibilities
- Handle all phone inquiries.
- Develop, implement, and assess plans to attract prospective students to Learning Center programs.
- Build and maintain relationships with area schools, training programs, associations, and organizations to develop a pipeline of prospective students; this may include presentations, career and health fairs, and other activities.
- Collaborate with Rochester Regional Health programs, including Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training, the Youth Apprenticeship Program, the Hillside Work Scholarship Program, and Talent Acquisition, to promote internal employee development and growth.
- Liaise with Rochester Regional Health Marketing & Communications to develop and implement marketing that attracts prospective students.
- Promote a strong student and customer service atmosphere in keeping with Rochester Regional Health core values.
- Maintain and periodically update the electronic application and website when admissions requirements change.
- Provide direction and oversee policies, procedures, evaluations, and assessments related to the admissions process.
- Evaluate and maintain forms and documentation required for admissions and enrollment.
- Serve as the first point of contact for prospective Learning Center students.
- Communicate and follow up with prospective students and applicants in a timely manner.
- Provide prospective students with career and education options.
- Review applications for completeness, including prerequisites, admissions testing, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
- Verify with the Program Administrator any application documents requiring interpretation.
- Assist with interpretation of the student handbook relating to FERPA and the Academic Accommodations procedure.
- Perform and ensure accurate entry of admissions application data into the prospective student master file.
- Work with the Program Administrator on course equivalencies, articulation agreements, student questions, and program graduation requirements.
- Assist with orientation for new students.
- Schedule admissions appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
