Job Description
General Description
Since 1847, The City University of New York has provided a path to success for generations of New Yorkers. In this rich tradition, Macaulay Honors College was established in 2001 as a consortial college linked with eight CUNY partners—Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College of New York, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Lehman College, and Queens College—to integrate the vast resources of the City University with New York’s cultural, scientific, and business communities. As a top Honors college in the nation, Macaulay offers a first-rate experiential education to high achieving students— especially those who are first generation and low income—along with access to the immersive opportunities that help them achieve big, bold dreams. Under the leadership of its new Dean, Dr. Dara N. Byrne, Macaulay Honors College is on a distinct mission to reimagine equity, excellence, and access.
Macaulay Honors College is seeking a collaborative individual to serve as the Program Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator for the Gray STEM Scholars Program. The Program Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator will be helping to support students through the admissions process for this special cohort program.
Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management at Macaulay Honors College, key responsibilities include:
- Recruitment Strategy Development: Collaborate with Macaulay Honors College Director of Enrollment, Gray STEM Scholars Program Manager, and other stakeholders to help develop a recruitment strategy to attract underrepresented students to the Gray STEM Scholars program. Identify target schools, organizations, and communities to establish partnerships and outreach initiatives.
- Outreach and Relationship Building: Help to build and maintain new relationships with high schools, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to encourage students to apply to the College. Conduct outreach activities such as presentations, workshops, and information sessions to educate prospective students and their families about the program and its benefits.
- Application Support: Assist prospective students in navigating the application process. Provide guidance on completing applications, submitting required documents, and meeting deadlines. Offer support and resources to ensure a smooth application experience for students.
- Campus Visit Coordination: Help coordinate campus visits for prospective students, including scheduling tours, arranging meetings with faculty and current students, and facilitating engagement activities. Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that showcases the college's excellence in STEM and commitment to ensuring a diverse and inclusive space where all students can feel safe and thrive.
- Event Planning: Help to organize and execute recruitment events, including open houses, information sessions, and STEM-focused workshops.
- Marketing and Communication: Collaborate with Macaulay’s communications department to develop marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital content, to promote the program.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect data on recruitment efforts and participation in recruitment events.
- Help to provide guidance and support to prospective students through the admission process through individual and group sessions that include information on program requirements and application procedures.
- Collaborate with the college staff to ensure a smooth and efficient application and enrollment process for prospective students.
Other Duties
- Help to maintain and update program databases, lists and files to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Assist in preparing internal and external reports as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience required.
A preferred candidate will have:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and writing abilities
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experience assisting with event planning and coordination
- Experience in program recruitment, outreach, or admissions
- Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education
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
Student Services & Engagement
Part Time
$25.00-$32.00
14.00-18.00
Jan 10, 2025 (Or Until Filled)