Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Lifeskills Connection•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives. This role involves conducting innovative outreach activities, interviewing candidates, preparing documentation, providing orientation, and maintaining monthly recruitment goals. The Admissions Counselor will also review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance, prepare related reports, and assist in developing policies and procedures affecting student recruitment. Additionally, the role requires building a network with various community organizations, introducing labor market information, participating in student employability programs, and enforcing the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy. The counselor will promote Career Success Standards, maintain accountability, and adhere to safety practices, while demonstrating and abiding by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles. Compliance with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices, and LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures is mandatory. Participation in PRH mandated staff training is required, and travel may be necessary.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
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

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