Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided disability and life/

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct outreach, recruitment, eligibility determinations, and admissions for the Job Corps program. This role involves collaborating with public service agencies, schools, and community organizations to recruit eligible students.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related fields and experience in outreach/admissions. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential; the work environment

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools and individuals to recruit eligible candidates.
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as needed.
• Provide orientation for prospects and describe Job Corps, center, and expectations; schedule tours when possible.
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management.
• Record all contacts with prospects within 24 hours.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

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 two years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration Procedures

• 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
• Provide orientation for prospects. Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps, the particular Center, and expectations for students; Schedule tours of the center if able
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management
• Contact all prospects within 24 hours; Record any contact or attempt of contact
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students Prepare related reports
• 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 employ-ability 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
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Travel as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Travel as required

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

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. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 833-311-1661 or [e-mail] for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.