Admissions Counselor (60442)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Laurel, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing students for successful outcomes including full-time employment, higher education, or advanced training 🎓💼. Oversees and manages the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program, ensuring students actively participate in on- and off-Center, hands-on training experiences designed to strengthen employability skills 🛠️📈. Provides transportation services as needed 🚐 and actively participates in the Career Transition Readiness/Grad-90 Program 🚀.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience
Computer literacy required, including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications 💻📊
Must possess a valid in-state Driver’s License 🚗
Must meet all Company insurability requirements ✔️

Nice To Haves

Previous Job Corps or related program experience preferred ⭐

Responsibilities

Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures, ensuring accurate reporting and no manipulation of student data.
Obtains off-Center WBL opportunities and direct placement positions for students while building strong employer partnerships 🤝.
Develops and maintains strong employer networks across industries.
Identifies employers, trade associations, and labor organizations to serve on the Center Industry Council (CIC) 🏭.
Provides ongoing feedback—in person and through the students’ ePCDP—to the Career Transition Specialist regarding student strengths and areas for improvement identified during WBL experiences 📝.
Ensures the Center meets or exceeds DOL and Company performance goals 📊.
Establishes supportive mentoring relationships with students throughout enrollment, offering career counseling and employability guidance 🌱.
Routinely evaluates student performance, updates ePCDPs, and identifies and resolves barriers to student success 🔍.
Provides transportation and support services to meet student WBL requirements 🚐.
Validates student WBL attendance and reviews WBL site supervisor evaluations ✔️.
Produces high-quality work and assignments that are thorough, timely, and accurate while maintaining strong attendance, accountability, and productivity 🕒.
Plans, prioritizes, and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines 📅.
Demonstrates strong job knowledge and applies it effectively to all responsibilities 🎯.
Proactively maintains and strengthens skills required for successful job performance 💡.
Mentors, monitors, and models Career Success Standards in alignment with PRH requirements 🌟.
Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population, taking swift and appropriate action to positively influence student behavior 🧭.
Treats students with respect and professionalism, while holding them accountable for their actions and conduct ⚖️.
Ensures delivery of quality programs and services, continuously pursuing improvement and enhancement 🔄.
Communicates clearly and effectively—both verbally and in writing—and contributes meaningfully to team efforts 🗣️✍️.
Provides timely and accurate information to DOL and Company representatives when requested 📄.
Identifies challenges, analyzes root causes, evaluates solutions, and follows up to ensure issues are fully resolved 🔧.
Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure effective supervision and student services 🤝.
Accepts direction from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments to support other departments as needed 🔄.
Performs other duties as assigned.