Admissions/Career Transition Specialist

Equus•Cleveland, OH

12h

About The Position

The Admissions & Career Transition Counselor recruits, enrolls, and supports students throughout their Job Corps journey—from initial outreach through job placement, retention, or transition to further education. The role provides a seamless experience for applicants and graduates while maintaining compliance with Department of Labor, center, and Equus Workforce Solutions requirements. The specialist recruits eligible youth through community outreach and partner organizations, conducts applicant orientations and interviews, manages enrollment files and documentation, and coordinates travel and onboarding with centers. For graduates, the role assesses placement readiness, makes referrals to employment, military opportunities, education, or training, and supports timely placement and retention. The role also develops employer and agency relationships, provides continuing support to former enrollees, and models strong employability and Career Success Standards skills. The position also helps maintain accountability for staff, students, and property; supports a safe, respectful environment; follows safety practices; attends required training and meetings; and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree in a related field plus two years of relevant experience.
One to two years of experience in admissions, counseling, youth services, workforce development, or related fields.
Experience working with diverse youth populations.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps Program through outreach in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
Conduct orientations and interviews with applicants, involving parents or guardians when required.
Manage applicant files, including data entry, document scanning, quality assurance checks, and compliance with enrollment procedures.
Coordinate applicant travel with centers and help ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Meet departmental and center recruitment goals.
Assess graduates’ placement readiness and refer them to employment, military opportunities, further education, or training programs.
Support timely placement and retention of graduates in quality jobs or educational pathways.
Conduct job development outreach with employers, One-Stops, and state agencies to identify career opportunities.
Provide ongoing support to former enrollees and help ensure access to necessary support services.
Clearly communicate and consistently model strong employability and Career Success Standards skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Help ensure a safe and respectful environment free of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.
Adhere to safety practices within the scope of responsibility.
Attend required staff trainings and department meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.