Admissions Counselor

our Program•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor conducts outreach and direct recruitment, coordinates with other outreach contractors, and determines student qualifications for enrollment in the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs. The role must follow government and management directives. The position is based at Paul Simon Job Corps in Chicago, Illinois. Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program that helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete high school, prepare for careers, and obtain employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate’s degree in one of those fields and related experience. The posting contains an unclear experience amount (“w years”).
Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend, exhibit, and present at designated events, including neighborhood and county activities and fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources—including colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies—to identify potential students and conduct outreach.
Interview potential candidates to gather information supporting eligibility and complete applicant folders.
Complete all required enrollment documentation in individual folders in accordance with the Policy and Requirements Handbook and company requirements.
Conduct outreach and direct recruitment activities, interface with other outreach contractors, and determine student qualifications for enrollment in program offerings.