Admission Counselor

Serrato Corporation

McKinney (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Disability & Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with company</n

Job summary

Serrato Corporation in Texas is seeking an Outreach Recruiter for the Job Corps program. You will lead community engagement, screen candidates, and guide prospective enrollees through eligibility and enrollment, helping them access career pathways.

This role requires collaboration with schools and agencies, strong communication, and the ability to meet monthly recruitment goals while ensuring compliance and quality service.

Qualifications

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.
High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.

Responsibilities

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.
Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation; schedule tours of the center.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Career counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Associate's degree with 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Primary Position Objective

Responsible for meeting Center and contract arrival goals through community outreach and involvement to attract eligible applicants that can benefit from participation in the Job Corps Program. Additionally, supports student retention throughout program enrollment. Assists and provides guidance to prospective Job Corps enrollees by determining basic eligibility, conducting screening, and providing career-based counseling.

Brief Description Of Duties

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.

Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.

Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.

Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation; schedule tours of the center.

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.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.

High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.

Experience

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.

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.

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