Admissions Counselor

About the role

Coordinates recruitment and arrival of new Job Corps students within assigned geographical area.

What you'll do

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data.
• Ensure Center/contract meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Employ various recruitment techniques including developing alumni networks, evaluating recruiting techniques and materials, interviewing prospective students, and initiating campaigns for students to attend the program.
• Inform applicants of center tour dates and assist students during center tour, as needed.
• Evaluate, interview, and assist students during the enrollment decision making process.
• Address student concerns and challenges throughout the enrollment process, engaging with parents/guardians to help students pursue best suited program.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and maintain a helpful attitude.
• Provide up to date information during enrollment process regarding recruitment, Zero Tolerance Policy and behavior expectations, Center programs, trades, and trade requirements.
• Coordinate enrollment services, new student recruitment, community outreach, public information, and program specific promotional events for assigned area.
• Develop Center/contract beneficial linkages within the community for enrollment, education, employment, training, WBL and any/all other forms of enrollment and placement.
• Promote a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establish meaningful relationships with elected officials and community leaders/influencers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field. May consider experience in lieu of education contingent upon government approval.
• Two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.