Outreach & Admissions Counselor (Full-Time & Part-Time Openings)

Bizzell Group • Guthrie, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing outreach, recruitment, and admissions activities. There are openings for both full-time and part-time positions. The full-time position is located in Oklahoma City, OK. Part-time positions are available in the Lawton–Duncan–Marlow, OK Area (20-25 hours per week) and Lawton, OK (20-25 hours per week). The part-time role in Lawton–Duncan–Marlow is specifically open to Former Job Corps Students, leveraging their personal experience to engage and mentor prospective students. The part-time role in Lawton is open to Active Reservists E4 or higher and Veterans, with an emphasis on engaging veteran and military-connected populations.

Requirements

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Minimum of two (2) 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. OR Associate’s degree in a related field with two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Leveraging personal experience with Job Corps to engage and mentor prospective students (for former students).
• Emphasis on engaging veteran and military-connected populations (for veterans).

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program.
• Interview interested candidates and obtained pertinent information on each one.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
• Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation, schedule tours of the center.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach.
• Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
• Create network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to provide a wide base for recruiting potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition process 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 the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunities: Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree