Trade School Enrollment Specialist

Eckerd Connects; West Virginia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 19 days

11 paid holidays

401k match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

PTO exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking an Admissions Counselor to lead outreach activities, screen potential students for enrollment, and collaborate with schools, districts, and community partners to meet enrollment goals. Responsibilities include presenting at job fairs and events, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with referral sources to expand program access.

The role requires a bachelor’s (or associate’s with experience) in related fields and a valid driver’s license; the position is based

Qualifications

• 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, communications, or closely related field, and with years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach and recruitment activities and determines student qualifications for enrollment in center programs.
• Attends, exhibits, and presents at events such as job fairs, community events, and resource fairs as directed by management.
• Develops linkages with referral sources to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities.

Education

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

Associate's degree with related experience

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary Rate: $45,000

Duties & 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or
  • Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and w years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful 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.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Old Dominion Job Corps

1073 Father Judge Rd

Monroe, VA 24574

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.