Job Corps Enrollment Specialist

our Program•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Corps Enrollment Specialist 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 supports compliance with government and management directives and includes attending, exhibiting, and presenting at community events such as neighborhood and county activities, job fairs, and resource fairs. The specialist develops referral relationships with colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach. The position also interviews prospective candidates, gathers eligibility information, and completes applicant and enrollment documentation in accordance with PRH and company requirements. The position is based at Potomac Job Corps in Washington, DC. Job Corps serves eligible young people ages 16 through 24 by helping them complete high school, prepare for careers, and obtain employment. Applicants must pass a drug screen and nationwide criminal background check. A valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is preferred.

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 these fields and related experience.
Related 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 required for employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and direct recruitment activities.
Interface with other outreach contractors.
Determine student qualifications for enrollment in residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs, in compliance with government and management directives.
Attend, exhibit, and present at designated neighborhood and county activities, fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
Develop and maintain referral relationships with colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, DOL, and national, state, and local agencies.
Identify potential students and conduct outreach activities through referral sources.
Interview potential candidates to gather information supporting eligibility and complete applicant folders.
Complete required enrollment documentation in individual folders in accordance with PRH and company requirements.