Careers Job Description
General Description
Founded in 1870 as New York City’s first teacher-preparation school, the Hunter School of Education continues its deep commitment to advancing our understanding and practice of education in an urban context and to engaging our students as they prepare to enter increasingly complex and diverse communities as professionals in education. Through research, teaching and community engagement, SOE faculty, staff and students make significant contributions to improving the lives of youth, families, and the community.
The Office of Partnership Programs manages the alternative certification, subsidized, and non-traditional programs within the Hunter College School of Education and supports students in these programs. Working in partnership with a variety of local and national organizations, we offer programs in a wide range of teacher certification areas and school leadership certification for both novice and experienced teachers. Our programs offer participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in schools while enrolled in graduate coursework at Hunter College with many providing subsidized tuition.
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for managing the admissions process from start to finish for approximately 400 students enrolled each year through the Hunter College School of Education Office of Partnership Programs; serves as a liaison between program participants, Office of Partnership Programs staff, other Hunter College offices, staff and faculty on matters related to admissions. Please note this is an in-person position.
Other Duties
- Manage the admissions process for all applicants from start to finish
- Assist and support new students through the Hunter College application process
- Review transcripts and applications for graduate study across approximately ten programs
- Advise new students about the admission process by phone, email, and in person
- Communicate extensively with students who are missing admissions materials
- Maintain and enter information into multiple database systems for all applicants; maintain accurate and updated records regarding applicants’ status throughout the admissions process
- Perform general administrative work including filing, word processing, database report generation, and organization and maintenance of student documents and program records
- Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities related to admissions based on the supervisor’s guidance and goals.
- Provide prospective students with information about Office of Partnership Programs programs
- Implement processes to improve and streamline admissions administrative operations under direction of supervisor
- Assist in the analysis of admissions data including preparation and dissemination of admissions reports
- As needed assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferably some graduate school
- Experience working in a higher education setting, preferably in an admissions capacity
- Experience in the CUNY system preferred
- Experience advising students, preferably in a higher education setting
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-step projects with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate day-to-day projects and assignments
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; ability to follow-up as needed and take responsibility for completing assignments
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Ability to organize and manage records and archival systems
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office programs and Google apps
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
School of Education
Part Time
$22.00-$25.00
15.00-19.00
Jul 20, 2023 (Or Until Filled)