Admissions Counselor

Human Learning Systems•Grand Forks, ND

5d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Outreach and Admissions Counselor supports a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. Job Corps is a federally funded residential training program that provides eligible youth ages 16–24 with career-ready technical and academic skills training and job-placement assistance. The counselor conducts outreach, admissions, and readmissions activities within an assigned geographic area, partnering with individuals, communities, organizations, schools, social service agencies, workforce centers, military services, and other training programs. The role promotes applicant referrals and services while helping ensure compliance with Department of Labor, Human Learning Systems, and other applicable requirements. It supports the program’s public image, community and employer partnerships, applicant pipeline, and effective use of Job Corps training opportunities. The position also supports student retention and career readiness, including follow-up with students, graduate placement assistance, reporting, administrative and quality-management work, and participation in required staff training. Travel and home visits are required, and evening or weekend outreach may be assigned or necessary.

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 two years of related experience.
Related experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with another youth-development program.
Valid state driver’s license.
CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in counseling, marketing, and education is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach, admissions, and readmissions activities and build partnerships with community organizations, schools, workforce centers, social services agencies, military services, and training programs.
Promote a positive public image, strong community and employer partnerships, a pool of eligible applicants, and full utilization of Job Corps training opportunities.
Recruit eligible youth and submit sufficient eligible applicant folders to meet stated enrollment targets; maintain applicant commitment and weekly contact with applicants awaiting arrival, documenting contact in the required database.
Help applicants develop career and employability plans using the Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP).
Conduct outreach and recruitment activities during evenings and weekends when necessary or assigned.
Conduct Unauthorized Absence retrieval in the assigned area, including travel and home visits.
Provide applicants accurate information about Job Corps, eligibility, selection and enrollment, privacy rights, equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and voluntary enrollment.
Conduct campus tours and represent the center at public events, community events, organizational meetings, and high schools; participate actively in at least one community group.
Assess and verify applicant eligibility and other student-selection and enrollment factors, and notify applicants of eligibility determinations in accordance with requirements.
Complete Essential Eligibility Requirements, ETA 6-53, and PCDP/ePCDP documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Collaborate with workforce centers and other community resources to meet applicant needs.
Conduct pre-enrollment, pre-departure, and departure activities so enrollees arrive at the assigned center as scheduled and understand what to expect.
Conduct follow-up and retention activities with enrolled students throughout their center experience, particularly during the first 90 days.
Prepare, submit, and analyze qualitative, quantitative, and narrative reports as required.
Perform administrative, support, and management functions to support performance and service goals.
Assist with developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining Total Quality Management processes focused on problem-solving, issue resolution, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Support quality applicant files and enrollment documentation, pre-enrollment and pre-departure preparation, timely reporting, admissions and retention outcomes, arrival goals, transportation-ticket accountability, and fiscal, contract, and policy compliance.
Review MPO 31 monthly with the CDSS and applicable staff; maintain caseload reports and provide them to the contract Outreach and Admissions Supervisor.
Support the Career Development Services System department in preparing students for employment.
Assist graduates with career-transition skills, including interviewing and resume preparation, and coach them on placement-search strategies.
Maintain an assessment and placement plan for each assigned recruited graduate; identify, locate, and refer graduates to transitional support services for successful placement and retention.
Participate in PRH-mandated staff training.