Hybrid Admissions Counselor

This position will be open until filled.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (remote, on-campus and in the community.)

All applicants are required to submit the following materials:

1. Resume

2. Two Writing Samples (The samples must have been written within the last 12 months, and they must be dated. If you do not have any within that time period, we suggest you write them.)

3. College Transcripts (if applicable)

Incomplete application materials and those that do not follow these directions will not be considered.

Interview Process

The interview process for this position will consist of three phases. Applicants who complete the application process and meet the position minimum requirements will be invited to interview in phase 1. Candidates will be notified of their status after each phase to confirm if they are moving forward in the selection process.

• Phase 1: 30-minute interview with the search committee
• Phase 2: 30-minute interview with the search committee (different questions will be asked), 30-minute written exercise; 30-minute presentation with the Office of College Advancement team
• Phase 3: 30-minute interview with the vice president of college advancement (this phase will occur if you do not engage with the vice president of college advancement in phase 1 or 2; if you do engage with the vice president of college advancement in phase 1 or 2, phase 3 will not be necessary)

Job Summary: The admissions counselor is responsible for recruiting future students through personalized communications, community interactions and recruitment events. An admissions counselor is an integral and front-facing representative of HACC. They integrate with high school and community partners and future students in the very beginning of the student's educational journey. They are the employees who provide future students with a vision of what life will be like at HACC and how to get started with the application and admissions process.

Please note that this position requires individuals to work remotely, on any of HACC's five campuses and in the communities we serve. Please note that this requirement is subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree and three years of experience or a combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing Requirements: Please note that this position is required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm(and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range:$44,213- $55,267

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual

Job Specific Task List:

• Recruit future students - (Essential)
• Present HACC to diverse populations through formal presentations, one-on-one in-person and virtual appointments, campus tours and written communications - (Essential)
• Meet with future students on a regular basis to answer HACC questions and assist in admissions process - (Essential)
• Plan on-site and virtual special events - (Essential)
• Assist future students with completing HACC's application - (Essential)
• Attend college fairs, job fairs, high school information sessions and other community events to present and provide information about HACC to future students - (Essential)
• Manage high volume of communications with future students - (Essential)
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing, by phone, through Zoom and in-person - (Essential)
• Provide excellent, consistent, equitable and fair customer service to all individuals - (Essential)
• Serve as a liaison and contact person for high schools and other community partners who may refer future students to HACC - (Essential)
• Have reliable transportation in order to travel to HACC campuses, community events and/or organizations to recruit students - (Essential)
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an environment that respects equal rights, promotes fairness and ensures equitable treatment for all individuals. - (Essential)
• Handle other duties as assigned - (Standard)

Job Type: Full Time 12 Month

If part time, hours per week: N/A

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.