Job Corps Enrollment Specialist
About The Position
The Job Corps Enrollment Specialist conducts outreach and direct recruitment, coordinates with other outreach contractors, and determines prospective students’ qualifications for enrollment in the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs. The work is performed in compliance with government and management directives. The role includes attending, exhibiting, and presenting at designated events such as neighborhood and county activities, fairs, job fairs, and resource fairs. The specialist develops and maintains referral relationships with colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies, including the Department of Labor. The specialist interviews prospective candidates, gathers information for eligibility determinations, and completes applicant folders and required enrollment documentation in accordance with PRH and company requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate 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 a condition of 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 programs.
- 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, and national, state, and local agencies, including the Department of Labor.
- Identify potential students and conduct outreach activities through referral sources.
- Interview potential candidates to obtain information supporting eligibility and complete applicant folders.
- Complete required enrollment documentation in individual folders according to PRH and company requirements.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 19 days of paid time off during the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Group term life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- PTO Exchange
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
