Admissions Counselor (63222)

Adams and Associates; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Discounts

EAP

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Adams and Associates in Brunswick, GA seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit and coordinate student arrivals, guiding applicants through enrollment and ensuring readiness for a smooth start. You will be the first contact, helping families feel welcome and informed.

You will screen applicants, coordinate campus tours, and work with community partners to build referrals while upholding program standards and privacy.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in youth development or Job Corps enrollment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Valid in-state driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coordinate student arrival and enrollment screening.
• Conduct admissions counseling and guide applicants through enrollment.
• Develop community partnerships to inform prospective applicants.
• Uphold standards, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with Center staff.

Skills

Related experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Open the Door to Opportunity. Every student's Job Corps journey begins with someone who believes in their potential - and that someone could be you. As an Admissions Counselor, you'll lead the recruitment and arrival coordination of new students, guiding applicants through the enrollment process and helping determine who's ready to take that first step toward a brighter future.

This is a role for a natural connector and relationship-builder: someone who thrives in the community, communicates with warmth and clarity, and takes pride in helping young adults find the program that can change their lives.

Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact!

Job Corps is a transformative program that provides education, vocational training, and career readiness to young adults. In this role, you're the very first point of contact - the person who introduces students to a life-changing opportunity, sets them up for a smooth start, and lays the foundation for their success from day one.

What You'll Do

• Recruit & Coordinate Student Arrival: Lead the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students. Determine applicant qualifications, eligibility, and suitability for enrollment through comprehensive screening procedures, secure and evaluate applicants' behavioral, medical, and educational records, and - where appropriate - deny enrollment and refer applicants to other educational resources.
• Guide Applicants Through Admissions: Conduct thorough assessment activities and career counseling throughout the admissions process. Serve as a liaison to Center staff to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and strong early retention, and conduct Center tours, pre-arrival visits, and parent meetings that help applicants and families feel confident and welcomed.
• Build Community Partnerships: Identify and develop Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success. Work closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, and trade and technical schools to inform prospective applicants about Job Corps, and act as a liaison between the Center and the community while developing and maintaining referral linkages.
• Uphold Standards & Collaborate: Follow all integrity guidelines and ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information and student data, helping the Center meet or exceed DOL/Company performance goals. Mentor and model the Career Success Standards, provide high-quality supervision that positively influences student behavior, communicate clearly, resolve problems with sound judgment, partner across all departments, and accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including other duties as assigned. You may supervise assigned Work-Based Learning students.

Qualifications What You’ll Bring

Required

• Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of related experience (which may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs)
• A valid in-state driver's license, meeting Company insurability requirements

Preferred

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

Benefits & Perks

Several of the benefits below are fully sponsored by Adams and Associates, while others include company contributions to help offset costs. Details regarding coverage and contribution amounts will be provided during onboarding.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

About Us

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that has helped young adults build brighter futures since 1990. As one of the nation's largest Job Corps operators, our 2,000+ employee-owners turn potential into opportunity recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families. The Brunswick Job Corps Center sits on a 39-acre campus on Georgia's Golden Isles coast, home to roughly 315 students earning diplomas and credentials in healthcare, construction, and other in-demand trades a close-knit community where staff make a real difference every day.

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.