Admission Counselor

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Dayton, OH

6d•$43,888•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the Outreach and Admissions Manager. Responsible for outreach and admissions (OA) and counseling services for students in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL)/Job Corps standards and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field
Two years of related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps OA experience or successful OA experience with other youth development programs
Ability to interact with individuals from economically and socially diverse backgrounds
Ability to interview prospective applicants and determine program suitability
Ability to interact cooperatively with placement staff to ensure that maximum efforts are provided to give quality services to youth
Ability to create and maintain database files on an integrated computer system
A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
1-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Complies with all management, corporate and government directives, and standard operating procedures.
Models, mentors, and monitors a positive normative culture.
Performs outreach, admissions, and counseling services, as required, within an assigned Job Corps territory.
Recommends advertising for recruitment.
Ensures that all applicants arrive on the assigned center by following established DESI procedures.
Provides Job Corps orientation and Job Corps overall program orientation to prospective students.
Collects and verifies all required applicant documentation to determine eligibility and suitability for Job Corps.
Ensures student acceptance into the program and safe arrival on center.
Establishes personal contact with referral source agencies, organizations, and community support agencies.
Conducts at least five face-to-face visits to five new outreach contacts each month and maintains five linkage contacts each month.
Participates in at minimum one major event or community activity each month.
Provides follow-up on all prospective students awaiting assignment and ensures that students maintain their interest in the program.
Maintains active follow-up with enrollees after enrollment to monitor 30-, 45-, 60-, and 90-day graduate rate and graduate placement-rate performance.
Acts as the liaison with public and private service agencies.
Conducts tours of centers with individuals or groups.
Maintains accountability of property by acting as a responsible custodian, adheres to safety practices, and performs safety inspections in areas of responsibility.