Admissions Outreach Specialist

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Life Insurance

Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental

401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA

Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to lead outreach, recruitment, eligibility determinations, and admissions for the Job Corps program.

You will engage with schools, agencies, and communities to refer eligible candidates and ensure accurate documentation and orientation for prospective students. The role requires strong communication, organization, and policy compliance, with travel as needed to meet program goals.

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 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 center, and expectations for students; schedule tours of the center if able.
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management.
• Contact all prospects within the first 24 hours, as required; 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, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures.
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to lead outreach, recruitment, eligibility determinations, and admissions for the Job Corps program.

You will engage with schools, agencies, and communities to refer eligible candidates and ensure accurate documentation and orientation for prospective students. The role requires strong communication, organization, and policy compliance, with travel as needed to meet program goals.