Outreach & Admissions Counselor

Bizzell • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Bizzell is seeking an Outreach and Admissions Counselor at the Tulsa Job Corps Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The counselor helps meet Center and contract arrival goals by conducting community outreach and attracting eligible applicants who can benefit from the Job Corps Program. The role also supports student retention throughout program enrollment.

The counselor builds relationships with community and youth-serving organizations, interviews prospective candidates, prepares and reviews enrollment documentation, and supports pre-enrollment orientation and center tours. The role also involves monitoring contractual compliance and service effectiveness, preparing reports, supporting recruitment policy development, sharing labor market information, and participating in student employability activities. The counselor promotes the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy and Career Success Standards, mentors students as appropriate, and maintains accountability for students and property while following safety practices.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience, which may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions work or experience in similar youth development programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field; or an associate’s degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Present information clearly and concisely and regularly confirm correct interpretation.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills for presenting facts and ideas; written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to understand.
• Ability to organize work and handle several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply time management, task allocation, and priority assignment principles.
• Commitment to improving service through professional skills development and personal growth.
• Ability to initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service.
• 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.
• 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 recruiting 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 necessary, and monitoring behavior through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time