Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability & life insurance

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan with perks

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking an Admissions Counselor to lead outreach, recruitment, eligibility determinations, and admissions processes in compliance with government directives. The role reports to the OA Supervisor within the OA/CTS Department and requires travel as needed.

The candidate will interview prospects, prepare documentation, provide center orientation, maintain monthly goals, and ensure accurate reporting while promoting the Job Corps program and its core values.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Job Corps outreach and admissions or similar youth development programs.
• 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.
• Valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

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 particular 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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/p psychology/education

Associate's degree with 2 years related experience

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking an Admissions Counselor to lead outreach, recruitment, eligibility determinations, and admissions processes in compliance with government directives. The role reports to the OA Supervisor within the OA/CTS Department and requires travel as needed.

The candidate will interview prospects, prepare documentation, provide center orientation, maintain monthly goals, and ensure accurate reporting while promoting the Job Corps program and its core values.