Senior Outreach & Admissions Recruitment Specialist

About the role

The Senior Outreach and Admissions Recruitment Specialist supports the OA/CTS Manager and the OA department in the achievement of center enrollment goals by conducting outreach and recruitment activities in compliance with PRH, DOL, and center policy requirements. This position builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies to identify eligible candidates, guides applicants through the enrollment process, and helps ensure recruitment practices align with contractual and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative outreach strategies with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals to identify and refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of service delivery to prospects, applicants, and students; prepare related reports
• Review completed application files for quality control and data integrity to ensure eligibility and PRH requirements are met; assist in maintaining a quality control log.
• Mentor, train, and provide guidance to outreach staff on admissions and recruitment best practices and PRH requirements
• Interview interested applicants and gather pertinent information as outlined by the PRH
• Collect documentation and complete application files on prospective students and review with the center as applicable or necessary
• Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation and schedule center tours
• Maintain monthly enrollment goals established by the National Enrollee Assignment Plan (NEAP) and management
• Support and assist the center with student retention efforts to promote student success and program completion.
• Build and maintain networks with youth development agencies, one-stop centers, churches, and community organizations to establish a broad recruitment base
• Introduce and analyze labor market information with applicants to support career development, transition planning, and informed career path decisions.
• Utilize Excel and Google Workspace applications to create and maintain accurate spreadsheets and reports; strong working knowledge of these platforms is required for this role.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to outreach activities and departmental performance