Healthcare Programs Recruitment Specialist

Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

The main function of the Health Care Recruitment Specialist is to support the Office of Admissions while working to increase the number of qualified applicants into GCC's healthcare programs. The healthcare programs include Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Respiratory Care (RCP), and Health Studies. This individual will visit regional health care facilities, BOCES, and high schools in the GLOW (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties), Western NY region, and NY city to recruit students for the healthcare programs. In addition, this individual will orient students about the necessary pre-requisites to be accepted into the healthcare programs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visit WNY area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, LPN Programs, Depts. of Labor, community-based organizations, and other appropriate employers/agencies to recruit on behalf of GCC's healthcare programs.
• Connect with area school counselors, science teachers, and career center staff to offer and provide group presentations and/or individual high school visits.
• In partnership with Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE), connect with area Health Academies, BOCES programs, and home-schooled students to recruit from these populations.
• Outreach to NYC high schools and provide presentations about GCC's healthcare programs at the SUNY Global Center or virtually.
• Partner with healthcare program directors and Admissions staff.
• Coordinate and assist with on-campus admissions events and host exploratory healthcare information sessions.
• Provide personalized outreach and follow-up to healthcare recruits and applicants.
• In partnership with program directors, Admissions, and Marcom, review college website for accurate information and create healthcare recruitment materials.
• Respond to inquiries regarding healthcare programs received by admissions (e.g. Admissions email, Request more information form-RMI)
• Review health studies applications.
• Serve as back-up reviewer for PTA, Respiratory Care, and Nursing applications.
• Serve as the admissions lead for the SUNY Reconnect program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Associate degree required. Bachelor's preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 years' work experience required for applicants holding an Associate degree. Previous experience working with students in a customer facing role preferred. Preference will be given for specific experience in healthcare recruitment or advisement, college admissions, advisement, transfer, or financial aid.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess good interpersonal skills and exhibit a special interest in recruiting and working with healthcare students of all ages and backgrounds, school counselors, community agencies, and employers. Applicants must create an effective healthcare recruitment plan, including in-person and virtual events. Must be detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with experience in Banner is preferable. Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity. Is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.

Additional Information:

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions/Recruitment and works in collaboration with advisors, success coaches, Admissions, and health care program directors.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time, year-round position and is compensated at $43,868.98. As of 9/1/26, compensation is $45,184.62.  Salary, benefits and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract.  The Healthcare Recruitment Specialist will need flexible hours to provide some evening appointments. The position requires travel, mostly in WNY. Valid New York State driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.

BENEFITS:

• NYS Retirement
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance through Eye Med
• FSA
• 20 vacation days annually, 24 sick days, 4 personal days and 14 holidays annually
• May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
• GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
• SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
• Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena 
• On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Application Instructions:

Deadline for applications is September 1, 2026. Please include an application, cover letter and resume.  In addition, please provide contact information for four professional references (including current and/or previous supervisors).  Please ensure contact information (phone & email) is current and up to date. 

GCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.