Category:: Staff Positions
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Department:: Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC)
Locations:: Yonkers, NY
Posted:: Nov 1, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: ECWEOC110124
Position ID:: 182683

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Eligibility Clerk, Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC), is assigned to the Admissions Office and is responsible for processing applications and verifying applicant eligibility for enrollment in EOC training programs. The Eligibility Clerk handles inquiries regarding eligibility and the enrollment process, guides applicants to complete and submit required on-line applications and other required forms, reviews applications and eligibility documents for completeness, accuracy and eligibility, schedules applicants for testing and assists in administering and scoring tests, enters data into the student records system, and processes applications for enrollment. The Eligibility Clerk tracks enrollment activities, maintains student records, assists the Admissions Office in preparing for and conducting Information Sessions and outreach activities, and provides clerical support and general assistance with admissions activities.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *This is a Civil Service position. The final candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam.* The successful candidate must possess a high school or equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience which involved the provision of services to individuals or clients in a human services setting**. Satisfactory completion of 30 credits may be substituted on a year for year basis for each year of the above stated experience.

**DEFINITION: Human services setting shall be defined as an organization in which human services are provided, generally to prevent as well as resolve problems and to assist individuals in functioning as effectively as possible; services include but are not limited to social, economic, psychological, and/or emotional support services that are provided to clients or individuals (services are generally related to public assistance, social services, mental health, substance abuse, aging, special needs, etc.). Human services experience involves direct contact with the client or individual.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is strongly preferred that the successful candidate possesses excellent customer service and communication skills, preferably with serving students in a higher education setting; experience working in a diverse setting, and strong technical skills. Bilingual (Spanish/French speaking in addition to English) is preferred.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary for this position is $50,787. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $61,566. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Monday - Friday (four days 9:00 - 5:00pm; one designated evening 12:00 - 8:00pm).

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.