Job Description

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:

*This is a Civil Service position.  The final candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam when offered.*  The Eligibility Clerk (Spanish Speaking) 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, provides interpretation services in English/Spanish, and provides clerical support and general assistance with admissions activities.  

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess one of the following:

• A high school or equivalency diploma and an Associate's Degree and one year of experience which involved the provision of services to individuals or clients in a human services setting**
• Three years of experience which involved the provision of services to individuals or clients in a human services setting**
• The successful candidate must also be Bilingual or proficient in English and Spanish.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school or equivalency diploma and 3 years of experience working in a **human services setting.
• Experience working in a diverse setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• Demonstrated strong technical skills preferred.

**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.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $47,412 plus competitive benefits. This position is full grant funded.

WORK SCHEDULE:  The work schedule is Monday - Friday (four days: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and one designated evening

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

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.