• Admissions Advisor

    CUNY (Queens, NY)


    Admissions Advisor

    POSITION DETAILS

    CUNY School of Law is the premier public interest law school in the country. Founded in 1983, we train lawyers to serve historically underrepresented communities and work towards greater diversity in the legal profession. Our motto, “law in the service of human needs,” infuses everything we do. We are the most diverse law school on the East Coast, and one of the top law schools in the country for clinical practice.

    The CUNY School of Law is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to fulfill the duties below, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview:

    • Process applications and matriculation-related documents to streamline applicant enrollment experience Assist in office management and coordination including: phone, email, mail, and managing materials available for recruitment

    • Track and process office purchasing and payment requests

    • Assist with tasks related to student recruitment including information sessions and other recruitment events (both on and off campus and tours)

    • Contribute to the progress of the office by conveying student concerns and surveying current process, to insure fairness and commitment to university goals

    • This position reports to the Admissions Manager. · Nights and weekends may be required.

    • Like other staff in the Law School, you are subject to the same in-person requirements, which entail a minimum of 70% in-person on-campus presence over two weeks. This requirement for in-person work may be higher than 70% based on departmental and divisional needs.

     

    Nights and weekends may be required.

     

    Perform related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree required.

    Preferred qualifications:

    Two years of relevant work experience, such as in higher education, student admissions, recruitment, student affairs, or a related field.

     

    Familiarity with CUNYfirst, Unite, and online application systems.

     

    Expertise in creation and manipulation of data in Excel.

     

    Strong verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.

     

    Bilingual a plus.

     

    Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

     

    Ability to work equally well independently and as a member of a team; must be very detail oriented.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Coordinates and contributes to student recruiting activities.

     

    - Conducts open house sessions and orientations to ensure applicants are fully informed of requirements and processes

     

    - Assists in direct recruiting at high schools, community outreach events, and other appropriate locations

     

    - Provides general information on programs and services in person or by telephone, email, or letter

     

    - Maintains current information about College programs and degree requirements

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned

     

    Job Title Name: Admissions Advisor

    CUNY TITLE

    Assistant to HEO

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $57,517-$65,946

     

    Salary commensurate with education and experience.

    For appointments expected to start on or before 8/31/2025:

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

     

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply, go to www.cuny.jobs, access the employment page, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

    CLOSING DATE

    Applications will be accepted through July 23, 2025

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30571

     

    Location

     

    CUNY School of Law