Admissions Counselor

Lifeskills Connection • Elizabethtown, KY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring an Admissions Counselor in Kentucky to connect 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 students take the first step toward a career by building community relationships, explaining the program, and guiding applicants through admissions. This is a full-time, hybrid position with local travel required.

LifeSkills Connection describes its mission as creating change and adding value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development. The organization is family- and veteran-owned and is committed to equal employment opportunity for qualified persons, including people in legally protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available 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 easy way of connecting with people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outreach, admissions, recruiting, or youth programs.
• Job Corps experience.

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 know 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