Description

Bronx Program Admissions Coordinator

Background

The HOPE Program is a leader among New York City job training providers, upskilling adult jobseekers (ages 18 - 70) for a broad range of sectors, including a focus on green construction, maintenance, infrastructure and related careers. We work with individuals facing deep structural barriers to employment, including histories with the criminal legal system, current and/or past homelessness, substance abuse disorders, low educational attainment and more. Our comprehensive approach includes classroom training, industry-recognized certifications, digital literacy and access, financial literacy and access, mental health support, case management, paid job training, and our signature “HOPE for Life” approach, which provides a vital community of support throughout the lives of HOPE graduates’ careers. With measurable outcomes among the strongest in the industry, HOPE’s impact sits at the intersection of COVID-19 recovery, racial justice, and building a more equitable future for New York City. Our work is best described in the words of our graduates, such as Ramon.

The Position

HOPE is seeking a Bronx Program Admissions Coordinator who will execute the admissions process for our Bronx-based programs. The position reports to the Director of Bronx Programs. This is a hybrid position, working mainly out of HOPE’s Bronx location at 1360 Garrison Ave, a minimum of three times weekly. The position will facilitate presentations to groups of all sizes and have an outcomes-focus.

Responsibilities

Admissions

• Act as the initial point of contact for new candidates interested in the programs offered.

• Communicate continuously to referral partners regarding the status of their referrals.

• Implement the admissions and assessment process for all Bronx Programs 

  • Guide candidates through all documentation, including applications

  • Implement program tryouts and other assessment tools as needed

• Support alignment of Brooklyn and Bronx program admissions process.

Assessment and Selection

• Complete intakes on an ongoing basis to ensure processing of candidates.

• Review Student Readiness Assessments and escalate cases as needed to the Director of Bronx Programs.

• Inform candidates of their admissions decision.

• Execute daily admission decisions and escalate cases to the Director of Bronx Programs.

Student Engagement & Programmatic

• Support Communicate student observations and concerns with other staff members, including Work Readiness Instructors.

• Outreach to candidates to increase likelihood of attending the first day of classes.

• Update and identify organizations as referral resources for students.

• Refer students to outside organizations when appropriate.

• Execute special assignments, including reports, designated by the Director of Bronx Programs.

• Support Brooklyn admissions process during heavy recruitment seasons.

• Support in the organization and preparation of completion packages for graduate participants as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.

• Google suite experience.

• SalesForce experience.

• Ability to form relationships and work with various types of people.

• Self directed and organized.

Salary/Benefits

The salary range is $50,000-$55,000 is dependent upon experience. HOPE provides a full package of benefits including healthcare and dental insurance, retirement plan, competitive vacation (plus half-day Fridays during summer which is equal to 7.5 additional vacation days, and 12 paid holidays.

Interested Candidates

Apply to this posting, or email cover letter, indicating what position you are applying for and where you saw the listing, and resume to hr@thehopeprogram.org. Resumes unaccompanied by a cover letter will not be reviewed. No telephone calls, please.

The HOPE Program is an equal opportunity employer.

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