Career-Impact Outreach & Admissions Counselor

Westover Job Corps Ctr; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Job summary

Westover Job Corps Ctr in Massachusetts seeks an Outreach & Admissions Counselor to meet enrollment goals by engaging with public service agencies, schools, and community organizations. You will interview candidates, assess eligibility, and guide prospective students through the admissions process.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, and a bachelor’s or associate degree with related experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.
• Two years related experience preferred; education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students.
• Prepare related reports.
• Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation; schedule tours of the center.
• 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 employability 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.
• Perform Other Duties As Assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interviewing & counseling

Admissions knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/related field

Associate's degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Westover Job Corps Ctr in Massachusetts seeks an Outreach & Admissions Counselor to meet enrollment goals by engaging with public service agencies, schools, and community organizations. You will interview candidates, assess eligibility, and guide prospective students through the admissions process.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, and a bachelor’s or associate degree with related experience.