Admissions Counselor

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Edinburgh, IN

18d•$24 - $0

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting Job Corps students and coordinating their arrival. The role identifies and develops partnerships that benefit students, determines applicants’ qualifications, eligibility, and suitability for enrollment, and protects the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive student information. The position may supervise assigned Work-Based Learning (WBL) students and works with Center staff and community organizations to support enrollment, student retention, and student services. The counselor conducts applicant screening and assessments, reviews relevant records, provides career counseling, and may deny enrollment and refer applicants to other educational resources. The role also supports Center performance goals, provides appropriate student supervision, maintains accurate data and timely work, and carries out other duties as assigned. Adams and Associates, Inc. states that it complies with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field.
Two years of related experience; experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.
Valid in-state driver’s license.
Must meet company insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure student data is not manipulated.
Help ensure the Center meets or exceeds Department of Labor and company performance goals.
Conduct comprehensive screening to determine applicants’ eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.
Secure and evaluate applicants’ behavioral, medical, and educational records.
Deny enrollment when appropriate and refer applicants to other educational resources.
Conduct assessments and career counseling during the admissions process.
Coordinate with Center staff to facilitate enrollment and support early student retention.
Work with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools, and other organizations to inform prospective applicants about Job Corps.
Act as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies and develop and maintain community referral linkages.
Conduct Center tours, pre-arrival visits, and parent meetings.
Complete assignments thoroughly, accurately, and on time; maintain attendance, accountability, and productivity standards; and organize work to meet goals and deadlines.
Maintain the job knowledge and skills needed to perform required duties.
Mentor, monitor, and model Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
Provide high-quality student supervision and management, respond appropriately to student behavior, and treat students respectfully while holding them accountable.
Provide and improve quality programs and services that meet student needs.
Communicate ideas and information clearly, contribute relevant knowledge to group efforts, and provide timely information to the Department of Labor and company when requested.
Identify problems, analyze causes, evaluate solutions, take or recommend appropriate action, and follow up to confirm resolution.
Partner with staff across departments to provide effective student supervision and services.
Accept direction from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments in other departments or positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May supervise assigned WBL students.