Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Position Admissions Counselor

Reports To

OA Supervisor/Project Director

Department

OA/CTS Department

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary
• Provide orientation for prospects. Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps, the particular Center, and expectations for students; Schedule tours of the center if able
• Contact all prospects within 24 hours. Record any contact or attempt of contact
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students
• Prepare related reports
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach
• Aid in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment
• Create network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches and community organizations to provide a wide-base for recruiting of potential students
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in local labor market
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as required

Position Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Organization of Work

Performance Standards/Results:

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
• 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, and two years related experience

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, and walk
• Reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Noise level can vary from moderate to loud