Enrollment & Outreach Specialist

Eckerd Connects; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO – 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Employer retirement match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Albany, GA seeks an Admissions Counselor to conduct outreach and recruit students for Job Corps programs. Responsibilities include interviewing candidates, determining eligibility, and completing enrollment folders in line with program requirements.

The role involves outreach at events, building referral networks, and ensuring compliance with government directives. A relevant degree and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, or closely related field; or an Associate’s degree with related experience.
• Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Valid State driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The Admissions Counselor is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
• Admissions Counselor attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management.
• Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.
• Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, or closely related field, and related experience

Job description

Eckerd Connects in Albany, GA seeks an Admissions Counselor to conduct outreach and recruit students for Job Corps programs. Responsibilities include interviewing candidates, determining eligibility, and completing enrollment folders in line with program requirements.

The role involves outreach at events, building referral networks, and ensuring compliance with government directives. A relevant degree and background check are required.