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College Overview

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive urban college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States. HCCC has three campuses located just minutes from Manhattan: the Journal Square campus in Jersey City and North Hudson Campus in Union City are adjacent to vital transportation hubs; the Secaucus campus has abundant parking.

Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, HCCC serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX first time out, placing the program's graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social mobility. In 2019, the College joined Achieving the Dream as part of its expanding efforts towards continuous improvement in ensuring student success.

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.

The College has been recognized with numerous national and state awards for excellence in student success programming, diversity and equity, educational innovativeness, facilities design, and communications from the Association of Community College Trustees, American Association of Community Colleges, Association of College and Research Libraries, National College Learning Association, National Council of Teachers of English, College Advertising Awards, New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and others.

Hudson County Community College is proud of its culture of care and invites applications from those wishing to join a community dedicated to promoting student success in all its forms.

Department / Division Introduction

Student Affairs and Enrollment - Transfer Pathways Department

Position Summary / Job Description

The Transfer Pathways Department is seeking a part-time Program Assistant who will provide administrative support for the Director of Transfer Pathways by assisting with the coordination of scheduling on-campus and virtual transfer events, campus visits to four-year partner campuses for faculty, staff, and students, and other duties related to Transfer Pathways.

Principal Responsibilities

• Aids in communication and marketing plans for incoming, current, and graduating students regarding transfer pathways, processes, and timelines.
• Work independently on assigned projects and/or processes and with the planning and preparation of communications, events, records, reports, and documents.
• Perform clerical tasks in support of the Director of Transfer Pathways.
• Assist in maintaining the department's presence on the College's website.
• Update and maintain transfer pathways promotional materials, brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
• Maintains an organized digital database of all pertinent documents, including but not limited to dual admission and articulation agreements, institutional contacts, and related transfer resources.
• Schedules appointments, and arranges and coordinates logistics for events and meetings.
• Answers phone calls and give guidance to prospective/active students, families, staff, and faculty.
• Assist in monitoring expense budgets if applicable.

Required / Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, six months' experience working in a college environment, office, or customer service position. Familiar with technology such as emails, text messaging, phone systems and student information systems. Proficiency with various computer programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, Word, Excel.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Review of applications to begin:

ASAP; Open until filled.

Applications

For full consideration please send resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to transferpathways@hccc.edu .

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.