Admission Counselor

Serrato Corporation • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

The Admission Counselor is responsible for meeting Center and contract arrival goals through community outreach and involvement to attract eligible applicants who can benefit from the Job Corps Program. The role also supports student retention throughout program enrollment. The counselor assists prospective enrollees by determining basic eligibility, conducting screenings, and providing career-based counseling.

The position involves developing referral networks and outreach activities, interviewing candidates, preparing student documentation and reports, supporting pre-enrollment orientations and center tours, and helping prospective students understand labor-market information and career paths. The counselor also supports student employability activities and promotes student development and compliance with the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy and Career Success Standards.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate's degree in one of those fields and two years of related experience.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy, including basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program.
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review it with the center as applicable or necessary.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
• Regularly review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance and effectiveness of services to students.
• Prepare reports related to outreach and other assigned areas.
• Arrange and assist with pre-enrollment orientation and schedule center tours.
• Assist in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
• Build networks with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to support recruitment.
• Introduce labor-market information to support career transition planning and analyze career paths in the local labor market.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance available, including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance counseling service programs available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level