OKLAHOMA CITY Outreach & Admissions Counselor
About The Position
The Outreach & Admissions Counselor conducts outreach and admissions activities for the Job Corps program from a satellite location at Shepherd Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role builds relationships with referral sources, interviews prospective students, prepares and reviews enrollment documentation, supports pre-enrollment orientations and tours, and helps students explore career transitions using labor market information. The counselor also participates in student employability activities, supports student development and accountability, and helps ensure contractual compliance and effective service delivery. This position requires a valid state driver’s license and the ability to meet the described physical and work-environment demands.
Requirements
- At least two years of related experience; experience may include Job Corps outreach and admissions or similar work with youth development programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related field with two years of relevant experience.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Clear, concise communication and the ability to regularly confirm that information has been interpreted correctly.
- Very high standard of written and oral communication for presenting facts and ideas; written materials must be clear, concise, and easy to understand.
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and apply time management, task allocation, priority setting, and personal organization.
- Commitment to improving service through professional skills development and personal growth, and to initiating and responding to suggestions for improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program.
- Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information about them.
- Prepare documentation on potential students and review it with the center as applicable or necessary.
- Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
- Regularly review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance and effectiveness of student services, and prepare related reports.
- Arrange and assist with pre-enrollment orientation and schedule center tours.
- Prepare required outreach reports.
- Assist in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
- Build a recruitment network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations.
- Introduce labor market information to support career transitions and analyze local labor market career paths.
- Participate in student employability programs and activities.
- Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students when needed, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
- Maintain accountability of students and property and follow safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
