Admissions/Veteran Student Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campuses in the Financial District of Manhattan and the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.

Summary:
Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) seeks a proactive and student-centered Admissions/Veteran Student Recruitment Specialist to support veteran and military-affiliated student enrollment as part of our Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS). This specialist will engage in active outreach and admissions counseling, helping to grow MCNY’s veteran student population. Experience with military-affiliated students or direct recruitment of veterans in a college environment is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and support veteran students, dependents of veterans, and military-connected students.
• Provide information on admissions, academic programs, and military benefits (e.g., GI Bill®, VA funding, etc.).
• Represent MCNY at recruitment events and workshops in person and virtually.
• Collaborate with MCNY's Office of Career & Professional Development on student recruitment efforts.
• Maintain timely and accurate data related to recruitment and outreach activities.
• Support students with understanding of services available through CEVSS.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for military-affiliated students.
• Participate in trainings as required; maintain knowledge of veterans’ educational benefits and institutional policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree required- Bachelor Degree preferred
  1. Preferred majors: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of experience in student services, admissions, veteran support, or higher education recruitment.
• Familiarity with challenges faced by veteran students, including those with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and office equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining professional standards.

Physical & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to move about campus facilities regularly.
• Frequent computer and phone use required.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information with students, faculty, and staff.
• Will be expected to participate in ongoing training and development.

Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume below or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 60 West Street, New York, NY 10006.

For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.edu

MCNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer