Admissions & Outreach Specialist

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

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