Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Reports to: Executive Coordinator
Department: OA/CTS Department
FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

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 if able.
• 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 delivery of services 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 network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to provide a wide base for recruiting potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process 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 both positive and negative 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's 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.

Skills

• Effective Communication: Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirm 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.
• Organization of Work: Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously. Implement key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization. Continually seek ways to improve 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, PowerPoint, 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.
• Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands and arms, talk, and listen.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision).
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA.
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More.