Admission Counselor

Dynamic Educational Systems • Dayton, OH

403d • $43,500 - $43,500

About The Position

The Admission Counselor at Dayton Job Corps is responsible for outreach, admissions, and counseling services for students aged 16-24, ensuring compliance with Department of Labor standards. This role involves engaging with prospective students, conducting orientations, and maintaining follow-up with enrollees to support their transition into the program and subsequent career paths.

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, which 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 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.

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 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 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 graduate rate and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED