Admissions Counselor

Lifeskills Connection • Lexington, KY

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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 skills
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associate's degree and two years related experience required
• 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. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
• 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 24 hours
• 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
• 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