Admissions Representative

Equus•Columbus, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships. We are currently seeking local candidates and currently do not offer relocation. This position is responsible for recruiting eligible and suitable youth for the Job Corps Program, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives. The role involves conducting outreach activities in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events, and is responsible for meeting departmental and center goals and objectives. The Admissions Representative will conduct orientations and interviews with applicants, including parents in case of minors, and perform applicant files procedures (data entry, scan documents on e-file). The position also requires participation in departmental meetings, interfacing with at-risk students, and coordinating with centers to support applicants in travel arrangements. Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files are a key responsibility, along with clearly communicating and consistently modeling appropriate CSS and employability skills. The role also involves maintaining accountability of staff, students, and property, adhering to safety practices, and fostering a conducive environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, ensuring a safe space for staff and students. Attending all required staff training opportunities is also necessary.

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 experience with other youth development programs.
Experience working with diverse youth.
A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Recruit eligible and suitable youth for Job Corps Program.
Interface with other outreach contractors and determine student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
Conduct outreach activities in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
Responsible for meeting departmental and center goals and objectives.
Conduct orientation and interview with applicants including parent in case of minors.
Perform applicant files procedures (data entry, scan documents on e-file).
Participate in departmental meetings.
Interfaces with at-risk students.
Coordinate with centers to support applicants in travel arrangements.
Perform Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files.
Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
Attends all required staff training opportunities.