Job Description

Details:

Posted: May 29, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Location:

CT State Community College
185 Main Street , New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is not remote**
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit  Home - CT State  

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

July 2025

Position Summary:

The Selective Admissions Specialist is responsible for the management and support of the selective admissions programs for CT State Community College. The Selective Admissions Specialist serves as the primary contact for the admission to nursing and allied health programs by recruiting and evaluating applicants for all campuses.

This position maintains appropriate system-wide policies and procedures for the consistent administration of the admissions services as well as the development of end-user documentation and training.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Selective Admissions (or designee) , the Selective Admissions Specialist responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Administration
  • Responsible for a variety of activities associated with the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the centralized nursing and allied health admissions system including the research and development of policies and procedures for the consistent implementation and administration of admissions services.
• Banner & CRM Recruit Support
  • Responsible for identifying and resolving related policy and system issues/problems, enhancements, improvements, and testing, as well as preparing user documentation and updates, and conducting or coordinating end user training of the Banner system and CRM Recruit
• Leadership
  • Key contact for the: management and oversight of the CT State centralized selective admission application, the databases utilized, selection process, and applicant notification systems and processes providing leadership, support, guidance and direction to college admissions offices in all areas of the centralized selective admissions administration.
• Liaison
  • Liaison on behalf of the College Office, IT staff, Banner support team and institutional research in matters regarding selective admissions and for the effective and efficient management of admissions to these particular programs.
• Training and Development
  • Responsible for providing technical support, training and informational materials to college admissions staff in the use of the centralized selective admission process and automated information systems.
• Outcomes Assessment
  • Responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to selective admission program outcomes assessment from colleges, surveys, and professional testing partners/companies. Creates and maintains various datasets in collaboration with management and research groups.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field, together with two (2) or more years of related experience, or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of student information systems which generally are accepted by the higher education field, such as Banner and CRM Recruit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common admission practices and policies.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of computerized and manual systems for collecting, preserving and reporting student and staff information.
• Exceptional information technology literacy skills with a thorough understanding and functional use of query and reporting tools such as Access and Crystal.
• Proven leadership in higher education.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher Education Experience.
• Experience working with data.
• Experience with student transcripts.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary range; $68,623-$73,234 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at:  CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees .

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit  .

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ( johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu ).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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