WYCA Recruiting & Admissions Specialist

About the role

Work that matters and lasts a lifetime! At the Washington Youth Challenge Academy, we empower participants to embrace responsibility, achievement, and positive behavior. Our mission is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive Washingtonians. If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for the position of Washington Youth Challenge Academy (WYCA) Recruiting & Admissions Specialist, where you will work in a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track. This position reports directly to the WYCA Recruiting, Admissions & Placement Coordinator and is responsible for assisting with developing and maintaining an effective recruiting and admissions program to ensure that the WYCA is a recognized and respected educational option for at-risk youth in the State of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining an effective recruiting and advertising program to ensure that the WYCA is a recognized and respected educational option for at-risk youth in the State of Washington. This includes high-volume recruiting duties and weekly travel (utilizing a state vehicle) during peak periods of the year (approximately 8 months out of the year). Travel will consist of trips to and from the WYCA campus to rural and urban areas throughout WA state (to include the following areas: King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties, as well as North of I-90 to Spokane) to conduct recruiting events using promotional videos and written marketing materials. Role includes periodic multi-day and overnight travel.
• Develop and deliver presentations/training about the WYCA program to youth, stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Ensure all required youth application documents are accurate, complete, and meet all program requirements prior to the in‑processing start date. This includes managing high‑volume admissions operations during peak periods of the year (approximately 4 months out of the year). Requires managing large‑scale application processing, data tracking, and proactive engagement with applicants and families.

Requirements

• A Bachelor