Admissions Counselor

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. in Great Lakes, IL is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective participants through Job Corps admissions, including outreach, interviews, and eligibility screens.

You will manage applicant files, ensure accurate documentation, and track candidates from first contact to enrollment, while meeting recruitment and enrollment goals and collaborating with internal teams to support student placement and retention.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to engage diverse individuals.
• Proven customer service experience with responsiveness and client-centered approach.
• Sales or outreach background with ability to meet recruitment goals and manage a pipeline of applicants.
• Experience or training in education, counseling, workforce development, or related human services fields.
• Ability to manage multiple applicants and deadlines with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfort working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including barriers to education or employment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (email, databases, spreadsheets) and willingness to learn program-specific systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; postsecondary education in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective participants through the admissions process.
• Conduct outreach, interviews, and eligibility screenings.
• Present program information to individuals, families, schools, and partners.
• Manage applicant files and documentation; track candidates from contact to enrollment.
• Meet recruitment and enrollment goals and collaborate with internal teams to support placement and retention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales / outreach

Education / counseling background

Time management

Diversity & inclusion empathy

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education in related field preferred

Job description

Company Description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is a family- and veteran-owned organization dedicated to creating positive change and adding value for individuals and organizations. For over 30 years, its leadership has supported life-changing opportunities through Job Corps contracts with the Department of Labor and the Forest Service across the United States. The company also operates the Healing Heart Center and Holistic Health in Iowa, offering counseling, therapeutic, and coaching services. In addition, LifeSkills manages multiple workforce development contracts in Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Missouri, helping people build skills and access employment. The organization emphasizes forward-thinking, efficient operations, and performance enhancement through analysis, coaching, and mentoring.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Admissions Counselor role based in Great Lakes, IL. The Admissions Counselor will guide prospective participants through the admissions process for Job Corps and related programs, including conducting outreach, interviews, and eligibility screenings. The role involves presenting program information to individuals, families, schools, and community partners, and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources. The Admissions Counselor will manage applicant files, ensure accurate and timely documentation, and track candidates from initial contact through enrollment. Day-to-day responsibilities include responding to inquiries, providing excellent customer service, meeting recruitment and enrollment goals, and collaborating with internal teams to support successful student placement and retention.

Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal Communication and Communication skills to engage diverse individuals, build trust, and present program information clearly.
• Proven Customer Service experience, including responsiveness, follow-through, and a client-centered approach.
• Sales or outreach background, with the ability to meet recruitment goals, conduct persuasive presentations, and manage a pipeline of prospective applicants.
• Experience or training in Education, counseling, workforce development, or related human services fields.
• Ability to manage multiple applicants and deadlines, with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfort working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including those facing barriers to education or employment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., email, databases, spreadsheets) and willingness to learn program-specific systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; postsecondary education in a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Green Bay, WI, and participate in occasional local travel for outreach and recruitment events.