Admissions Counselor

Description

Be the reason a student gets their start - shape futures and change lives from day one

Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students. Identifies and develops center-beneficial partnerships that support student success. Determines student qualifications, eligibility, and suitability for enrollment while maintaining strict confidentiality and integrity of student data.

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data
• Ensures the Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals
• Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicant eligibility and suitability
• Secures and evaluates applicant behavioral, medical, and educational records
• Denies enrollment when necessary and refers applicants to appropriate educational resources
• Provides thorough assessments and career counseling during the admissions process
• Acts as a liaison to Center staff to support seamless enrollment and early student retention
• Builds partnerships with community agencies, high schools, trade schools, and employment services
• Develops and maintains referral networks within the community
• Conducts center tours, pre-arrival visits, and parent meetings
• Produces accurate, timely, and high-quality work
• Maintains strong attendance, accountability, and productivity standards
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes tasks to meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrates strong job knowledge and continuously improves professional skills
• Mentors and models Career Success Standards in alignment with PRH guidelines
• Provides supervision and positive behavior guidance for students
• Ensures quality programs and services that meet student needs
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Identifies problems, evaluates solutions, and ensures timely resolution
• Collaborates with all departments to support student success
• Accepts direction from leadership and assists across departments as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• Experience may include Job Corps enrollment or other youth development programs
• Valid in-state Driver’s License and ability to meet company insurability requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.”

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.