Admission Counselor

Serrato Corporation; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to meet Job Corps arrival goals through community outreach and referrals. You will guide prospective enrollees, screen eligibility, and provide career counseling to support retention and successful transitions.

The role emphasizes building networks with agencies, conducting orientation, and producing outreach reports while promoting Job Corps policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Basic computer literacy and email, internet.
• Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities with public service agencies and schools that refer eligible candidates.
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
• Review and audit areas for contractual compliance and reporting.
• Arrange for pre-enrollment orientation; schedule center tours.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to outreach.
• Assist in developing new and revised policies affecting student recruitment.
• Create networks with youth development and community organizations for recruitment.
• Introduce labor market information to aid career transition and paths.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

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.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.