Admissions Counselor / Student Recruitment

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 37,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability insurance (employer-paid)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC is seeking an Admissions Counselor for the Gulfport Job Corps Center in Mississippi. You will connect young adults with education, career training, and brighter futures by building relationships and guiding applicants through the program.

The role emphasizes outreach, interviews, and counseling to help youth navigate pathways and achieve successful outcomes within Job Corps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, communications, social sciences, or related field.
• Associate’s degree plus related experience may be considered.
• Experience in sales, marketing, counseling, recruiting, workforce development, or youth services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous Job Corps experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage eligible youth through schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, and outreach events.
• Conduct interviews and determine applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program.
• Educate applicants and families about program expectations, career pathways, and student opportunities.
• Assist students with career planning and goal development.
• Build strong community partnerships and referral networks.
• Support student retention and success during enrollment and first 90 days on center.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management records.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Background check

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position will be located onsite in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Job Overview

At Gulfport Job Corps Center, we’re looking for an energetic, compassionate, and driven Admissions Counselor to help connect young adults with education, career training, and a brighter future. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, encouraging others, and making a real impact in their community. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped young people ages 16-24 achieve successful careers in some of the country’s fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is a part of the nation’s largest career technical training and education program. The salary for this position is $44,000. Because this is a fixed contract, we are unable to negotiate the salary at this time. Access to Federal Employee Health Benefits (20+ plan options) Dental and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid short/long-term disability 401(k) with company match Paid time off which increases with service.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage eligible youth through schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, and outreach events
• Conduct interviews and determine applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program
• Educate applicants and families about program expectations, career pathways, and student opportunities
• Assist students with career planning and goal development
• Build strong community partnerships and referral networks
• Support student retention and success during the enrollment process and first 90 days on center
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management records
• What You Bring:
  • Passion about helping young people succeed
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently
  • Skilled in communication, outreach, counseling, or recruitment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A positive, student‑centered attitude and strong customer service skills
  • Dependability, initiative, and teamwork
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Successfully pass any background check and/drug test
  • Ability to obtain & maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, communications, social sciences, or related field
• Associate’s degree plus related experience may be considered
• Experience in sales, marketing, counseling, recruiting, workforce development, or youth services preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Previous Job Corps experience is a plus

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail]. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.