Jobs in Paterson, NJ

About the role

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for executing strategic recruitment and admissions activities to support the enrollment goals of Passaic County Community College. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this role serves as the College's primary representative, managing a recruitment territory and counseling prospective students through the enrollment funnel. The Counselor must maintain expert knowledge of college programs, policies, and procedures to guide students effectively. This is a full-time, administrative position.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Excellent oral/written communication
• Heavy traveling required in and around Passaic County and surrounding towns in New Jersey.
• Digital Fluency: Knowledge of new media, including social networking platforms and web-based communication tools.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to groups, strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and work independently, and a proven capacity to collaborate effectively as part of a team within the college community.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications.
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
• Familiarity with computer systems, especially Encoura REACH (preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits