Admissions Counselor

Covenant Learning Solutions; Kittrell (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Learning Solutions is seeking an Admissions Counselor in Kittrell, NC to conduct outreach and determine student eligibility for enrollment across its programs. This full-time, exempt role reports to the OA/CTS Manager and emphasizes career readiness and industry engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in human services or related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships with schools and agencies to recruit students and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, with years related experience.
• Valid State driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Solutions Core Values and operating principles.
• Supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS) as it relates to individual position, department, and overall goals.
• Ensures that all Personally Identifiable Information is securely stored at all times.
• Conducts direct recruitment activities including speaking.
• Attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs, resource fairs and other events as directed by management.
• Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Follows-up on student progress including length of stay and separation.
• Coordinates and maintains communication with center pertaining to input needs.
• Coordinates and maintains communications with CTS for coordinated support of outreach and placement.
• Models employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices.
• Completes all required documentation in folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements.
• Participates in industry advisory councils and community relations councils as assigned.
• Participates in OCT student orientations and information sessions.
• Contributes to policy and procedure development affecting outreach activities.
• Promotes Career Success Standards by modeling behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring behaviors.
• Assists center and CTS with contacting AWOL students and non-responsive former enrollees.
• Provides additional assistance to meet department goals.
• Cultivates a respectful center climate free of harassment and intimidation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

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

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, with years related experience

Valid State driver’s license

Job description

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Admissions Counselor

Full Time Professional Kittrell, NC, US

Reports to the OA/CTS Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. Responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives. Demonstrates on- going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Solutions Core Values and operating principles.
• Supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS) as it relates to individual position, department, and overall goals.
• Ensures that all Personally Identifiable Information (including DOL issued laptop) is securely stored at all times.
• Conducts direct recruitment activities including speaking.
• Attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management.
• Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Follows-up on student progress including length of stay and separation.
• Coordinates and maintains communication with center pertaining to input needs.
• Coordinates and maintains communications with CTS for coordinated support of outreach and placement.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements.
• Participates in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.
• Participates in student orientations for OCT inputs on center or other location.
• Participates in OCT student information sessions.
• Participates in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting outreach activities.
• Promotes the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors.
• Assist center and CTS with contacting AWOL students and non-responsive former enrollees and graduates when requested.
• Provides additional assistance, as departmental needs identify, in meeting overall department goals.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 w years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Valid State driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Additional Requirements: Good organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate students. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, the individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and department.

COVENANT LEARNING SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.