Enrollment & Outreach Specialist

Aleut Federal•Chicago, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enrollment & Outreach Specialist serves as a strategic enrollment professional responsible for attracting, engaging, advising, and enrolling prospective students in Job Corps career training programs. This position reports to the Director of Enrollment & Outreach. This position combines enrollment counseling, digital recruitment, relationship management, workforce advising, community partnership development, and data-driven enrollment strategies. The specialist manages a recruitment funnel from inquiry through enrollment, utilizing software technology, marketing campaigns, community partnerships, and personalized student engagement to increase enrollment and student success. The successful candidate understands that recruitment is not simply outreach—it is relationship building. They leverage technology, analytics, and community partnerships to create meaningful connections with prospective students and guide them toward educational and career opportunities that align with their goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Communications, Social Work, or a related field OR Associate degree plus two years of experience in: Admissions, Enrollment management, Student recruitment, Higher education, Counseling, Case management, or Youth services
Student-centered approach to recruitment and enrollment.
Strong relationship-building and consultative communication skills.
Ability to engage diverse student populations and families.
Knowledge of enrollment management principles and recruitment best practices.
Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based technologies.
Ability to analyze enrollment data and translate insights into action.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and educational access.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing AI-powered tools and digital technologies to increase productivity, improve recruitment outcomes, automate routine tasks, develop communications content, and identify innovative approaches to student outreach and enrollment.
Experience in higher education admissions, enrollment management, workforce development, Job Corps, or career and technical education environments.
Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Slate, TargetX, HubSpot, Ellucian Recruit, or similar systems.
Experience conducting presentations, virtual events, and public speaking engagements.
Experience with social media marketing, digital outreach, and lead generation campaigns.
Knowledge of student enrollment funnels, conversion strategies, and retention best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage a territory-based recruitment pipeline from inquiry through enrollment and arrival.
Conduct one-on-one enrollment consultations with prospective students and families.
Evaluate eligibility and enrollment readiness in accordance with Job Corps requirements in accordance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) guidelines.
Guide students through the application and enrollment process while reducing barriers to participation.
Develop individualized enrollment plans and maintain regular communication with prospects throughout the decision-making process.
Utilize software technology and enrollment management systems to track student engagement and progression through the enrollment funnel.
Execute lead follow-up strategies that improve application completion and enrollment conversion rates.
Develop and implement digital recruitment strategies across social media, text messaging, email marketing, virtual events, and online outreach platforms.
Engage prospective students through personalized communication campaigns and automated enrollment workflows.
Host virtual information sessions, webinars, career exploration workshops, and enrollment events.
Respond promptly to inquiries generated through digital advertising, social media channels, websites, and referral partners.
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop content that highlights student success stories, career pathways, industry credentials, and employment outcomes.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with: High schools and alternative education programs, Workforce development agencies, American Job Centers, Community colleges and technical schools, Youth-serving organizations, Social service agencies, and Community-based organizations.
Represent Job Corps at career fairs, college access events, workforce development initiatives, and community engagement activities.
Serve as a trusted resource regarding education, career training, workforce credentials, and employment opportunities.
Develop referral networks that support sustainable enrollment growth through community advisory boards, workforce councils, and collaborative initiatives.
Help prospective students identify career interests and educational goals.
Provide guidance regarding career pathways, credential attainment, apprenticeship opportunities, and employment outcomes.
Educate students and families on program expectations, support services, and available resources.
Promote informed enrollment decisions that contribute to student persistence and long-term success.
Maintain accurate student records within CRM and enrollment systems.
Monitor key enrollment performance indicators and conversion metrics.
Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to identify trends and improve performance.
Prepare reports and enrollment forecasts for leadership and government stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with Job Corps policies, privacy standards, and documentation requirements.
Collaborate with center staff to support successful student transitions from enrollment to arrival.
Participate in re-engagement strategies for inactive applicants and former students.
Support initiatives designed to improve student retention and completion outcomes.
Promote a culture of student success through mentorship, professionalism, and positive youth development practices.