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

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.