Outreach and Admissions Specialist

Strive International Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Outreach and Admissions Specialist works as part of the team to interview and assess prospective students for readiness to participate in STRIVE’s Career Path program, both before and after application submission. The role drives student recruitment through community partnerships, outreach events, and pipeline management, and tracks performance using CRM systems while collaborating with program staff to meet enrollment goals and support a positive student experience. The position may initially be fully remote and will transition to fully in-person, Monday through Friday, at STRIVE’s Houston office once a permanent office location is established.

Requirements

Associate’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with populations facing barriers to employment, such as people experiencing long-term unemployment, criminal justice involvement, or a history of substance abuse.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively within a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high-pressure, high-volume workload.
Professional demeanor and ability to engage with diverse personalities.

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience.
Data analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Program Director to develop and execute strategies to meet enrollment goals.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, referral partners, and stakeholders to generate qualified candidate pipelines.
Represent STRIVE at community events, information sessions, and outreach activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Plan and coordinate recruitment events to attract prospective students.
Maintain and update community partnership and distribution lists to support outreach efforts.
Manage the full admissions lifecycle, from initial engagement through enrollment and onboarding.
Facilitate information sessions, orientations, and onboarding processes for prospective students.
Review and process applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
Administer and track skills assessments, including retesting as needed.
Ensure all required documentation is collected prior to training start dates.
Refer qualified candidates to final interviews and participate in selection discussions.
Track and monitor student recruitment and outreach activities using CRM systems such as Apricot.
Maintain accurate and timely data on leads, applications, and enrollment metrics.
Generate and share weekly reports on recruitment performance, including pipeline activity and conversion rates.
Maintain consistent communication with program staff on student recruitment progress and upcoming cohorts.
Manage student recruitment materials and supplies for outreach and events.
Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for prospective and enrolled students.
Perform additional duties as assigned.