Admissions Representative

Career Systems Development Corporation•Troutdale, OR

3d•$24

About The Position

Plans and implements a local outreach program to ensure a sufficient number of referrals for Job Corps participation. Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts in-depth interviews with applicants. Collects and records accurate data and signatures on all applicable forms. Reviews and assesses all application materials and personal observations to make an informed judgment about applicant’s suitability for the program. Approves or denies all applications to Job Corps with the exception of those needing medical or mental health review, behavior and applications for readmission. Provides timely travel authorization and/or information as appropriate. Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that students receive quality services. Maintains and updates records according to Federal requirements. Conducts tours of the center for visiting groups. Regularly makes presentations about Job Corps and eligibility requirements to community partners, schools, youth groups, etc. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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 with other youth development programs.
Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
Ability to effectively relate to students.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience
Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth interviews with applicants.
Collects and records accurate data and signatures on all applicable forms.
Reviews and assesses all application materials and personal observations to make an informed judgment about applicant’s suitability for the program.
Approves or denies all applications to Job Corps with the exception of those needing medical or mental health review, behavior and applications for readmission.
Provides timely travel authorization and/or information as appropriate.
Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that students receive quality services.
Maintains and updates records according to Federal requirements.
Conducts tours of the center for visiting groups.
Regularly makes presentations about Job Corps and eligibility requirements to community partners, schools, youth groups, etc.
Other duties as assigned