Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

About the Role

Location: Green Bay, WI | Full‑time, Permanent | Exempt (FLSA) | Reports to: OA Supervisor, OA/CTS Department

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

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 when possible.
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management.
• Contact all prospects within the first 24 hours, as required; record any contact or attempt of contact.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of service delivery to students; prepare related reports.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to outreach.
• Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
• Create a network with youth development agencies, one‑stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to broaden recruiting sources.
• Introduce labor market information to aid career transition and analyze career paths in the local labor market.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• 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 behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures.
• Participate in PRH‑mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Travel as required.

Competencies

• Effective Communication: Present information clearly and concisely; confirm correct interpretation of information; maintain a very high standard of written and oral communication for presenting facts and ideas.
• Organization of Work: Handle several projects simultaneously; apply time‑management, task allocation, and priority‑setting principles; continuously seek ways to improve service through professional skill development and personal growth; initiate and respond to suggestions for service improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or similar experience with other youth‑development programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an Associate’s degree in one of those fields plus two years related experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands and arms; to talk and listen. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment may include occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Noise levels can vary from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Full health & medical benefits (dental, health, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Additional benefits offered