Enrollment & Outreach Specialist

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. in Great Lakes, IL is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective participants through Job Corps admissions, including outreach, interviews, and eligibility screens.

You will manage applicant files, ensure accurate documentation, and track candidates from first contact to enrollment, while meeting recruitment and enrollment goals and collaborating with internal teams to support student placement and retention.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to engage diverse individuals.
• Proven customer service experience with responsiveness and client-centered approach.
• Sales or outreach background with ability to meet recruitment goals and manage a pipeline of applicants.
• Experience or training in education, counseling, workforce development, or related human services fields.
• Ability to manage multiple applicants and deadlines with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfort working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including barriers to education or employment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (email, databases, spreadsheets) and willingness to learn program-specific systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; postsecondary education in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective participants through the admissions process.
• Conduct outreach, interviews, and eligibility screenings.
• Present program information to individuals, families, schools, and partners.
• Manage applicant files and documentation; track candidates from contact to enrollment.
• Meet recruitment and enrollment goals and collaborate with internal teams to support placement and retention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales / outreach

Education / counseling background

Time management

Diversity & inclusion empathy

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education in related field preferred

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. in Great Lakes, IL is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective participants through Job Corps admissions, including outreach, interviews, and eligibility screens.

You will manage applicant files, ensure accurate documentation, and track candidates from first contact to enrollment, while meeting recruitment and enrollment goals and collaborating with internal teams to support student placement and retention.