Head Start Admissions & Enrollment Specialist

Ucsvt; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Loan repayment and tuition assistance

Job summary

United Counseling Service (UCS) in Bennington, VT seeks an Admissions Assistant to support eligibility, recruitment, enrollment and attendance for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will work with families, staff and community partners to ensure timely documentation and compliant records.

Responsibilities include tracking applications, coordinating with family service teams, and maintaining data accuracy while upholding program standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum, HS Diploma with Microsoft Office, administrative experience, 1 year.
• Preferred, Associates/Bachelor’s degree in field related to social, human or family service, and/ or one year of continuous experience in a human service agency.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, work in a team, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists with eligibility, recruitment, enrollment and attendance for Head Start and Early Head Start children and families.
• Maintains records of applications, enrollment outcomes and required documentation.
• Coordinates with family service staff, administrative staff, and families to ensure timely submission of documents.
• Documents contacts with families and tracks program requirements and reporting.

Skills

Good communication

Microsoft Office

Typing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma

Associates/Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Electronic databases

Email usage

Job description

United Counseling Service (UCS) in Bennington, VT seeks an Admissions Assistant to support eligibility, recruitment, enrollment and attendance for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will work with families, staff and community partners to ensure timely documentation and compliant records.

Responsibilities include tracking applications, coordinating with family service teams, and maintaining data accuracy while upholding program standards and confidentiality.