Admissions Coordinator

Raritan Valley Community College

Admissions Coordinator

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to  a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu. 

Job Description:

The Raritan Valley Community College Admissions Office is currently accepting applications for an Admissions Coordinator. Primary responsibilities for this position are to work with enthusiasm to maintain and continuously improve the student experience in the Admissions Office.  Incumbent must be willing to go the extra mile to close the applicant cycle for admission to the college. The incumbent must have the ability to follow up that includes processing of the application via the CRM and the SIS (Banner); organizing and recording all admission related forms, evaluating and processing admission documentations.

Essential Duties:

Evaluate and process applications using the Target X (CRM) and Banner (SIS), as well as all supplemental documents for admission. This includes verification of information, accurate data entry, retrieval of applicant information and contacting applicants when additional documents are needed.

Provide a high level of customer service in assisting students with records and admission procedures.  

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the services provided by the Admissions and Recruitment Office and other College departments in order to respond to inquiries appropriately and accurately; and assist with updating departmental procedures. 

Develop new process and procedures manuals for as applicable due to technology updates and changes in requirements.  

Oversee, the New Jersey State ID documentation requirements for Institutional Research.

Assist in recruitment activities, including, but not limited to Open Houses and Information Sessions.  

Responsible for making professional Admissions Presentations (as needed) and coordinating the Apply Online Sessions to prospective students and families during open houses.

Handle electronic processing/products in order to load and analyze high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and other documents in accordance with RVCC admission policy to determine appropriate placement testing requirements and exemptions. 

Ensure compliance of immunization documentation with New Jersey state law.

Generate admission letters/packets; update related admission material as needed; maintain student records in accordance with required submission.

Evaluate curriculum from other NJ county colleges to determine eligibility for Chargeback.

Assist the Admissions and Recruitment Director with special projects and provides assistance when necessary.

Perform other related duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years' experience processing Admissions Applications with CRM's and Ellucian Banner.
• Must be able to efficiently and accurately handle high volumes of time-sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent keyboarding and software application skills, preferably using a student information system.
• Excellent customer service skills as demonstrated by related successful work experience.
• Detail oriented individual and the ability to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced setting.
• Mature, professional judgment and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual, preferred.
• Proficiency using CRM's for applications and outreach (Ex. TargetX, Salesforce, Slate, Element 451), preferred.

Application Instructions:

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

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online:

https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178210#pageTop

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Raritan Valley Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We will implement the policy to assure that the employment opportunities offered at the institution are available to all persons.