Outreach & Admissions Counselor: Student Recruitment & Retention

Westover Job Corps Ctr; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health care insurance

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Outreach & Admissions Counselor to meet center and contract arrival goals through community outreach, partnerships, and recruitment of eligible applicants for the Job Corps program. The role emphasizes proactive outreach, candidate interviews, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and at least two years of outreach/admissions experience, with a Bachelor’s or

Qualifications

• Two years related experience in outreach/admissions or equivalent.
• Bachelor's orAssociate degree in related field with two years' experience.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities with public service agencies, schools, and community organizations to recruit eligible Job Corps candidates.
• Interview interested candidates and collect pertinent information for enrollment.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with center staff as needed.
• Maintain monthly goals established by management and PRH.
• Prepare reports and arrange pre-enrollment orientation and center tours.

Skills

MS Office

Computer literacy

Admissions knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/psychology/education

Associate's degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Outreach & Admissions Counselor to meet center and contract arrival goals through community outreach, partnerships, and recruitment of eligible applicants for the Job Corps program. The role emphasizes proactive outreach, candidate interviews, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and at least two years of outreach/admissions experience, with a Bachelor’s or