Admissions Counselor

Position

Admissions Counselor

Reports To

Project Manager

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.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Brief Description of Duties Administration Procedures

• 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 24 hours;
  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 employ-ability 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
• Travel as required

Position Competencies Key Competencies Performance Standards/Results 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

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associate's degree and two years related experience required

Education

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. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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;…