Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Lifeskills Connection • Omaha, NE

3d

About The Position

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
• 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 closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test.
• Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary
• Provide orientation for prospects
• Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps, the particular Center, and expectations for students
• Schedule tours of the center if able
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management
• Contact all prospects within the first 24 hours, as required
• Record any contact or attempt of contact
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students
• Prepare related reports
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach
• Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment
• Create network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches and community organizations to provide a wide-base for recruiting of potential students
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in local labor market
• Participate in student employ-ability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Travel as required

Benefits

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

What This Job Offers

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