Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Lifeskills Connection • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring an Admissions Counselor in Lake Forest, Illinois. The role connects young adults ages 16 to 24 with Job Corps, a free federal program offering career training, a high school diploma or GED, housing, and a path to a career. The counselor helps prospective applicants take the first step toward career opportunities by building community relationships, explaining the program, and guiding applicants through admissions. This is a full-time position with local travel.

LifeSkills Connection is a family- and veteran-owned organization whose mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity for qualified persons and offers reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field; or an associate's degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills and comfort with Microsoft Office.
• Good organization and follow-through.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• A genuine belief in young adults and an ability to connect with people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outreach, admissions, recruiting, or youth programs.
• Job Corps experience is a big plus.
• Military experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools, churches, youth programs, workforce centers, and community organizations that refer young people to Job Corps.
• Meet with interested applicants and explain the program clearly and honestly.
• Guide applicants through eligibility and the admissions process.
• Follow up with every prospect within 24 hours.
• Work toward monthly enrollment goals and track outreach and progress.
• Schedule center tours and help new students understand what to expect.

Benefits

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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