Careers Job Description
General Description
The Admissions Specialist works closely with potential Adult Degree Program (ADP) students to guide them through the application process. Once an application is complete, the Admissions Specialist is responsible for ensuring the application is viewed by the Director or Associate Director for an admissions decision. After an admissions decision is made, the Admissions Specialist notifies the applicant, processes the application on CUNYfirst, and sends the file to main admissions for transfer credit evaluation. The Admission Specialist keeps detailed records tracking applicants, and coordinates follow-up and outreach. The Admissions Specialist provides essential data several times during each admissions period and again at the close of admission. The position requires strong data and computer skills, initiative, flexibility, written and verbal communication skills, the ability to deal with diverse individuals, and work collegially with other departments. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
Other Duties
- Coordinates efforts of admissions and/or enrollment offices
- Coordinates workshops, intake screenings, interviews and orientations for new students
- Counsels prospective applicants on requirements and standards and provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, e-mail, or letter; conducts follow-up as needed
- Assists in conducting open house sessions and orientations, including group sessions and programs at high schools and in the community at large
- May provide front desk coverage during high peak periods
- Assists with the day-to-day administration of an admissions or enrollment office, including scheduling, preparing, and distributing materials
- Develops, maintains, and updates program databases, lists, and files to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Manages student information databases and resolves issues with student records and transactions
- Provides direct student services and works collaboratively with other units to support admissions, advising, registration, and related activities
- Ensures compliance with College, Federal, and New York State regulations and policies
- Creates and updates content for web pages, bulletins, and other social media to ensure effective communications to students and campus community
- Performs related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous Administrative or Supervisory experience
- Superior organizational skills
- Outstanding data skills
- Works well with minimal supervision, takes the initiative, and asks for assistance when needed
- Excellent customer service skills, able to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
- Works well with others
- Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
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 Continuing and Professional St
Full Time
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Dec 23, 2025 (Or Until Filled)