Admissions Counselor​/Recruiter

Position: Admissions Counselor

Reports To: Executive Coordinator

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.

• 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 the 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 of potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in 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 Life Skills Connection's core values and operating principles.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, Life Skills 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.

• Effective Communication
  • 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.
• Organization of Work
  • 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• 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.

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…