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 and assists prospective enrollees by determining basic eligibility, conducting screening, and providing career-based counseling.

The position conducts outreach and recruitment, interviews interested candidates, gathers relevant information, prepares and reviews prospective student documentation, and maintains monthly goals established by the PRH and management. It also audits assigned areas for contractual compliance and service effectiveness, prepares reports, arranges pre-enrollment orientation, and schedules Center tours.

The Admission Counselor builds relationships with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, schools, public service agencies, and community organizations. The role provides labor market information and career-path analysis, participates in student employability programs, supports and enforces the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy, and promotes Career Success Standards through role modeling, mentoring, and behavioral interventions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience; qualifying 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; alternatively, an Associate’s degree in one of these fields or a closely related field 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 activities 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 about them.
• 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 student services, and prepare related reports.
• Arrange and assist with pre-enrollment orientation and schedule Center tours.
• Prepare required reports related to outreach.
• 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 broaden recruitment of potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to support the career transition process 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 behaviors, mentoring students when 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree