Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Admissions Representative
Fast growing college with campuses in Downtown Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan is seeking a full time, high energy, confident and professional Admissions Representative.
The Admissions Representative duties include:
* Properly use product knowledge to present program of study to prospect students.
* Maintain consistent contact and follow-up with students throughout the enrollment cycle.
* Staff, attend, represent and coordinate outreach/recruiting events such as high school visits, career days, college fairs, and open houses.
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of computers and systems pertaining to Admissions Department.
* Track file completion for all prospective students.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Minimum of 2 years of college admissions experience.
* Excellent presentation skills
* Knowledge of computer applications; (Microsoft Office)
* Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs
* Ability to multi-task and be a team player
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Excellent customer service skills
* Detail oriented and organizational skills
Please forward your resumes to careers@asa.edu with the position you're applying for on the subject line.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Director of Human Resources
Reports to: President
Summary: This position is responsible for planning, directing and implementing policies related to all human resource activities. The responsibilities include administering all employee benefits programs, ensuring that employment polices and practices are legally and consistently administered, collaborating with various departments within the institution to implement the performance management system, and coordinating employee training and professional development activities.
Responsibilities:
* Counsel management and staff regarding policies, procedures, disciplinary actions and related staff issues. Manage staff complaints and lay legal actions taken by staff. Ensures that all employment policies and practices are legally and consistently administered within the organization.
* Responsible for the administration of company sponsored group insurance plans and voluntary insurance including enrollment in group medical, group dental and life insurance plans. Responsible for premium payments including short term disability claims administration. Responsible for COBRA administration including notifications to ex-employees.
* Responsible for the administration of the 401 (K) plan including enrollments, terminations, loans and hardship withdrawals. Facilities process with insurance carrier, TPA and auditor when required.
* Responsible for compensation practices including salary surveys and the coordination process of annual performance reviews including notification of department managers. Coordinate and ensure that all payroll changes are correct and changes in salary are reflected in HR system.
* Responsible for the maintenance of the HR database including all new hires, salary, changes, transfers and terminations are included in HRIS database.
* Responsible for maintaining and updating employee handbook. Responsible for the ongoing development of sound employment polices. Develop a policies and procedure manual and related training.
Qualification Requirements:
Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in Human Resources; 6-8 years of Human Resources generalist experience in Higher Education is a MUST, which should include compensation and benefits management, employee relations, policy development and administration and training; excellent managerial and communication skills; competency in HRIS; and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all members of the college community. A PHR or SPHR certificate is a plus. A willingness to commit to the mission and values of ASA is imperative.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Director of International Student Services
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Summary: Director of International Student Services provides assistance to international students and their families in regard to personal, academic and immigration-related concerns. His/her principal duties are as follows
Responsibilities:
* Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for the institution ensuring compliance with any and all government regulations regarding international students;
* Facilitate preparation and disbursement of I-20 forms to allow new international students to contact U.S. Embassies in their respective home countries and apply for a visa to enter the United States;
* Officially evaluate legal student status and approve all INS applications for student changes and updates (examples: Transfer procedures, change of status, legal INS reinstatement procedures, extension of stay);
* Monitor international students’ academic progress in order to comply with current and new INS regulations and tracking system (SEVIS) compliance;
* Determine eligibility for optional practical training (OPT) and facilitate the recommendation of individual student applications to INS for the necessary work permit;
* Coordinate necessary intervention with INS on behalf of international students should problems arise with applications;
* Direct the completion of all U.S. government forms, file reports as required and complete student tracking as required by INS;
* Direct and conduct information orientations for new and transfer international students each semester, providing current regulation information;
* Supervise staff and faculty of International Student Services;
* Direct and be responsible for acquiring copies of all required documents for maintaining INS files on each international student;
* Supervise monitoring of international students’ academic progress in order to comply with the INS regulations that require full-time enrollment;
* Direct students to appropriate services on or off campus as needed;
* Direct extra-curricular activities and guidance that will enhance the personal and academic well-being of the international student body;
* Advise other institutional offices on federal and other rules and regulations affecting international students;
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors to maintain operations and services.
Director Of Admissions For High School
Summary: This is a key management position that supervises the daily operations of the High School admissions department. Primary responsibility is managing multiple run rates for lead generation, enrollments and completions to ensure goals are met and/or exceeded on a weekly monthly basis.
As a member of the management of High School admissions, works closely with the VP of Admissions to provide support related for the overall successful operation of the High School Admissions Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Develops, directs and coordinates High School Admissions Department's activities in accomplishing its goals and objectives.
2. In conjunction with the VP of Admissions, ensures that objectives, goals, plans, budgets, policies, practices and actions produce desired student recruitment results, consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan for the High School Admissions Department.
3. Participates in the development and execution of both short-term and long-term student recruitment strategy at the campus level to ensure the Company's growth and profitability objectives and implements approved programs.
4. Collaborates in directing the staffing, training, and performance evaluations of the High School Admissions Department
5. Develops an annual student recruitment plan for the campus and ensures the achievement of the approved plan.
6. Secures approval for the High School Admissions Department's policies and programs and conducts audits and reviews results to ensure conformance with same.
7. Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication throughout the Department.
8. Ensures that all Admissions operations are in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations along with the Company's policies and procedures.
9. Delegates responsibilities of the High School Admissions staff to ensure that policies and decisions are properly discharged at all levels of the Department.
10. Participates carries out supervisory responsibilities which include the following: planning, assigning, and directing work of subordinates; appraising their performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
11. Ensures that all High School Presenters are trained to perform their jobs effectively. Weekly plan and new contacts
12. Ensures that morale of High School Admissions Department personnel is positive and provides for a viable organization in order to meet its commitments.
13. Provides personal leadership that encourages employee productivity and responsiveness to the needs to the High School Admissions Department.
14. Handles related duties as assigned.
15. Professional representation of ASA- the college for excellence
16. Maintaining update database of all High school contacts
17. Conduct an average of four observations of High School Presenters' exhibition and two for interviews per week by High school recruiters.
18. Meet and exceed department goals and expectation.
19. Responsible for Brooklyn & Manhattan locations.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
* Prior admissions experience at the Director level.
* Proven record of success in admissions sales and regularly meet and exceed goals.
* Decisiveness, flexibility, and an ability to adapt to an environment of intense growth and change are a must.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task with ease.
Please forward your resumes to careers@asa.edu with the position you're applying for on the subject line.
Director, Student Disability Services
Reports to: President
Summary: Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the organization in all aspects of ADA Compliance and Disability Services.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience required. Master's degree in education or related discipline preferred. Demonstrated experience in working with students with disabilities. Ability to communicate and disseminate information to multiple sites. In depth knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Sections 503 and 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as primary resource and advisor to the Institute for all issues related to ADA compliance and disability accommodation for students. Collaborates with Human Resources to provide accommodation services to staff.
* Develop comprehensive programs serving students, employees, applicants for employment and visitors to ensure retention and academic success.
* Ensure dissemination throughout the campuses of applicable policies and procedure..
* Recruit, train and supervise tutors, note takers and other relevant staff.
* In consultation with appropriate professionals, makes recommendations/decisions on accommodation requests.
* Develops and facilitates a comprehensive assessment plan to evaluate programs and services including development of student learning outcomes as identified by best practices for students with disabilities.
* Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
* Generates campus-wide programming for students with disabilities and to increase sensitivity throughout.
* Performs related duties as assigned.
Director, Division of Continuing Education
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
Summary: This position is responsible for designing, developing and coordinating continuing education and workforce education for adults. Direct corporate training working with HRA and SBA agencies and will develop short-term programs in different NYC locations.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. Three years experience designing and developing continuing education and workforce education programs using alternative methods of delivery (i.e. on-line, compressed video, etc.) preferably for business and industry. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities:
* Designs, develops and coordinates all continuing education and workforce education programs for adults.
* Identifies and designs alternative instructional delivery methods and resources.
* Identifies appropriate resources to support the implementation of new continuing and workforce education programs.
* Conducts community surveys and program reviews.
* Works with community groups and one stop partners to determine client training needs.
* Supervises small staff. Responsible for staff training and development.
Director of Distance Learning
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Summary: Director of Distance Learning is responsible for the strategic planning, development, direction and administration of ASA’s Distance Learning Program. This involves advising and collaborating with faculty and academic administrators to plan, develop and coordinate courses and programs that employ various distance learning delivery Strategies Director will be involved in developing the technical and curricular structure of the Distance Learning program, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the program, serving as liaison with relevant entities within and outside of the institution, and conducting assessment and evaluation of activities relevant to the program, including faculty preparation and course instruction.
Responsibilities:
* Provide sound instructional programs and student support services through a distance learning format;
* Develop and implement a strategic planning process for Distance Learning;
* Work with the faculty and academic leadership of the institution on future programmatic offerings and policy;
* Work closely with the Office of Information Technology to develop and maintain an effective distance learning infrastructure;
* Manage the distance learning courses offered by ASA;
* Collaborate with other departments regarding distance learning activities;
* Ensure compliance with government regulations and accreditation standards;
* Market the DL courses to current and prospective students;
* Evaluate instructors teaching on-line courses.
* Director may teach occasional distance learning courses on-line.
Dean of Curriculum Development
The Dean of Curriculum Development oversees the development, evaluation, and revision of all programs, curricula, and courses at the College.
Responsibilities:
* The Dean is responsible for preparing new program applications and ensuring that the programs meet all registration, accreditation, and licensing requirements.
* The Dean will work closely with Division Chairpersons, Subject Matter Experts, faculty, and consultants on curriculum creation, development, revisions, and maintenance.
* S/he will coordinate the work of Program Advisory and Curriculum Development Committees in each Academic Division.
* The Dean will maintain and analyze all data related to program performance, including but not limited to survey results, enrollment and student retention data, and placement outcomes.
* Excellent writing, organizational, and analytical skills are critical. Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a related field of study is required, Doctorate preferred.
* Three years of experience in Curriculum/ Program development in higher education is required, experience with Higher Education in New York State is preferred.
Career Advisor and Job Developer
Under the direction of the VP of Career Services and Alumni Development, assist students and graduates with their transition to employment, assessing needs and ensuring that positive employment outcomes are achieved.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain a current job bank of employment opportunities for graduates.
* Assess students/graduates regarding present level vocational skills and employment history and assist them in understanding their various career options in an effort to determine their career goals.
* Provide in-house students and graduates with vocational counseling, assess their placement potential, and prepare them for interviews.
* Maximize Placement opportunities for all graduates, by suggesting additional courses, skills/knowledge to be added to the educational program of study.
* Communicate with counselors, Alumni and hiring managers on an ongoing basis to monitor evolving employment progress and needs.
* Assist in conducting job search workshops to teach graduates various techniques on how to find jobs. Conduct one-on-one mentoring sessions and post-placement follow-up for graduates who have been placed.
* Conduct real life simulated mock interviews.
* Assist in the planning and organization of career fairs to assist graduates and students in finding jobs.
* Assist in the development of an Advisory Board and Annual Job Fairs.
* Develop and maintain connections with various external support services.
Qualifications: - Associates Degree required; Bachelors Degree preferred. - MUST have a current well maintained Job Bank - Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills required. - 3+ years vocational and employment counseling experience required.- Solid resume writing experience Salary open - based on experience. Qualified Candidates please forward your resumes to rfaynblut@asa.edu, on the subject line please write Career Advisor/Job Developer.
Dean
Reports to: Senior Vice President
Summary: Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean provides leadership to staff and faculty in the Division of Health Disciplines which includes the Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Information Technician, Healthcare Office Administration and Nursing.
Responsibilities:
* Develop, evaluate, and revise curricula for the Division.
* Ensure that all programs comply with licensing and accreditation agencies.
* Provide technical program information and assistance to faculty, administrators, staff, clinical agencies and health facilities to promote programs.
* Responsible for the recruitment, supervision and evaluation of faculty and other division staff within the health disciplines.
* Develop and administer annual budget and maintain cost control.
* Responsible for the peer review process.
* Prepare and review state and national reports as required by accrediting
organizations CAAHEP, AHIMA.
Qualification Requirements:
Master’s degree in one of the disciplines within the Division is required. Doctorate is preferred. A minimum of 3 years in academic administration is required. Demonstrated record of excellence in education and academic leadership.
Admissions Associate
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Department/Office: Admissions
Responsibilities:
* Follow the established process of prospective student’s admissions.
* Properly use product knowledge to present program of study to prospect
students.
* Maintain consistent contact and follow-up with students throughout the enrollment cycle
* Staff, attend, represent and coordinate outreach/recruiting events such as high school visits, career days, college fairs, and open houses.
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of computers and systems pertaining to Admissions Department.
* Track files completion for all prospective students.
* Supervise and monitor performance of community outreach representatives and telemarketers.
Qualification Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree
-Minimum of 2 years of college admissions experience.
-Excellent presentation skills.
-Knowledge of computer applications; (Microsoft Office).
-Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs.
-Ability to multi-task and be a team.
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Excellent customer service skills.
-Detail oriented and organizational skills
International Student Advisor
Department: International Department
Responsibilities:
* Update all SEVIS files and change of status information;
* Daily updating reports from SEVIS concerning approved change of status cases and providing this information to appropriate admissions representatives; updating student files as necessary
* Scheduling, coordinating and processing of Transferring in Students and Initial and Change of Status I-20 records as indicated; completion of all necessary documentation.
* Maintaining SEVIS compliance with current and future international student records;
* Distribution of continued attendance I-20 forms to existing students;
* Re-assessment of all pending files and required follow up as necessary.
* Providing assistance, advisement and customer service as needed on an ongoing basis for current and prospective international students, including drop-ins, telephone calls and e-mail inquiries;
* Preparing and photocopying additional copies of the International Student Enrollment Package;
* Updating Student Transaction Logs with corresponding dates and descriptions of services provided.
Student Counselor
Department: Student Services
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA: EXEMPT
Summary: Responsible for the College’s student counseling program and for supporting the Faculty and Administration in their efforts to retain students.
Responsibilities:
* Provide students with psychological counseling. Conduct assessments and, if necessary, refer student to appropriate clinical services.
* Develop and present workshops, training and presentations as requested by staff, faculty and/ or students
* Provide referrals for students if additional therapeutic services are needed and /or requested.
* Participate in the development and monitoring of supportive systems across the campus.
* Maintain thorough, up-to-date records and documentation and complete reports in a timely manner.
* Facilitate regularly scheduled workshops and other activities in order to promote and enhance student personal and professional development.
* Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements:
A Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work; A PhD in Psychology, or related field is required from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be a licensed New York State mental health practitioner. A minimum of two years of counseling experience in alcohol/drug treatment or outreach programs is a plus. Demonstrated ability to interact and articulate sensitively with students, faculty, and staff in a multicultural and diverse community. Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, team building skills.
Faculty
Reports to: Academic Chairs, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director – Office of Academic Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Senior Vice President and the President.
Summary: Faculty members are responsible for assisting the College administration and staff in carrying out the college's mission to provide high-quality career-oriented degree and certificate programs which respond to the needs of both students and employers.
Responsibilities:
* Meeting all assigned classes on time as scheduled.
* Teaching class according to the highest professional standards.
* Being available to students on a regular basis for academic counseling each counseling session.
* Providing a supportive classroom environment and treating all students fairly and impartially.
* Actively monitoring each student’s progress and taking timely action as counseling, arranging for tutoring, or referral to the Academic Chairs for any student who is in danger of failing the course.
* Maintaining current accurate attendance for each student or student advisor and submitting the completed attendance roster on a timely basis.
* Providing timely feedback to student advisors regarding excessive student absenteeism (3 consecutive days).
* Giving students a clear, accurate idea of what will be expected regarding class participation;quizzes and test; projects; and homework assignments for each course.
*Planning an annual professional growth agenda with the academic chair and accomplishing all the items during the year.
*Attending mandatory faculty meetings and any additional departmental meetings where attendance is requested by Academic Administration.
* Adhering to the course curriculum as approved by the Curriculum Review & Development Committees.
* Adhering to the policies and procedures specified in faculty handbook.
* Participating in discussions with the college administration regarding the improvement, updating, and enriching of current programs of study and designing and Implementing strategies to improve student retention.
* Working with college administration in researching, planning and establishing new curricula that meet market needs.
* Maintaining professional competence and keeping knowledge current through continuous reading and research.
* Being available to serve on committees for assessment activities.
* Submitting grade rosters and all records of student counseling activities forty eight hours after the last day of each reminder.
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