Admissions and Recruitment Specialist

Location: Batavia, NY Category: Administrative/Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Oct 14 2026 Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

The Admissions and Recruitment Specialist is responsible for coordinating and conducting recruitment efforts and for admitting students into both competitive and non-competitive programs. In addition, they will assist the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment in maintaining and extracting student data to help make informed enrollment decisions and hiring and training of student workers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist prospective students and parents in developing an understanding of the College and its programs by conducting group information sessions, interviews, Instant Admission Days and planning and executing on-campus events. Events include but are not limited to open houses, special departmental and school counselor events, and group visits.

• Build positive relationships with current faculty and staff, prospective students, parents, school counselors and community-based organizations concerning all aspects of the college.

• Evaluate application materials to ensure completeness and appropriate placement into programs.

• Coordinate the admission and placement of students into the College's various competitive and non-competitive programs.

• Represent GCC on the College Admissions in the Rochester Area (CARA) Consortium and perform most of this recruitment travel.

• Coordinate and issue travel schedules to Admissions and Campus Center staff. Upon travel completion provide a comprehensive report.

• Refer prospective applicants to appropriate campus resources when necessary.

• Utilize the College's student information system, CRM, and report writing tools to extract data related to recruitment, admissions, projections, and others as needed.

• Assist the Assistant Dean with implementing the departmental communication plan, which involves social media, texting, email and coordinating with the College's Marketing and Communications Department.

• Assist the Admissions secretary as needed with the hiring, scheduling and training of student workers.

• Assist with departmental compliance efforts including but not limited to high school graduation documents and Ability to Benefit rules.

• Maintain knowledge of financial aid programs available to students.

• Travel as needed (typically locally and occasionally statewide or regionally).

• Other duties as assigned to support the College and departmental goals.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience (minimum of 3 years with an associate's degree) working with students is required, with preference given for specific experience in the areas of college admissions, recruitment, advisement, transfer, or financial aid.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, administrators and staff. Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of Slate, Banner and Argos desirable. Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Additional Information:

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week and is compensated at $45,184.62. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. This position includes driving to off campus locations. This position requires some evening and weekend hours as well as occasional overnight travel. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract.

BENEFITS:

• NYS Retirement

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental

• Vision Insurance through Eye Med

• FSA

• 20 days' vacation, 24 sick, 4 personal days and 14 holidays annually

• May use up to 10 sick days for family illness

• GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents

• SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions

• May apply for Flexible Work Arrangement after 90 days of service

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena

• On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program