Job description

Admissions Counselor

Reports to the OA/CTS Director and is a salaried, exempt position. Responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s Off-Center Training (OCT) program in compliance with government and management directives. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Outreach, Admission & Career Transition Services Division
• Ensures that all Personally Identifiable Information (including DOL issued laptop) is securely stored at all times.
• Conducts direct recruitment activities including speaking.
• Attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management.
• Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Follows-up on student progress including length of stay and separation.
• Coordinates and maintains communication with center pertaining to input needs.
• Coordinates and maintains communications with CTS for coordinated support of outreach and placement.
• Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements.
• Participates in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.
• Participates in student orientations for OCT inputs on center or other location.
• Participates in OCT student information sessions.
• Participates in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting outreach activities.
• Promotes the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors.
• Assist center and CTS with contacting AWOL students and non-responsive former enrollees and graduates when requested.
• Provides additional assistance, as departmental needs identify, in meeting overall department goals.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Recruiting Experience required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling education, social science, communication, or closely related field.

• Two years of experience in sales, marketing, or counseling-related field.

• Prefer Job Corps experience or four years’ experience working with youth.

• Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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