Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist (OA Specialist)

Equus•San Juan, PR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist plays a critical role in expanding the reach and impact of Job Corps / Equus Workforce Solutions. This position requires a high level of professionalism and dedication to effectively communicate our services to the community and potential program participants. The role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, creating social media content, producing informative content for various platforms, conducting research on communication campaigns, fostering community partnerships, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating adaptability, executing recruitment initiatives, conducting outreach activities, meeting departmental goals, facilitating orientations and interviews, managing applicant files, participating in meetings, coordinating travel arrangements for applicants, performing quality assurance checks, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field
Minimum 2 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
Proficiency in social media, public relations, and marketing best practices
Exceptional writing skills with ability to compose engaging and accurate content
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Proficient in computer skills, including design and marketing software
Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)
Willingness to travel throughout (metropolitan area) Puerto Rico and according to the Center's recruitment needs.
Current valid Puerto Rico Driver's License (category 4)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to enhance awareness of workforce services, ensuring maximum community engagement and program utilization.
Create and curate professional social media content, focusing on relevant current events and significant programmatic achievements.
Produce high-quality, informative content for various platforms, including the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters, adhering strictly to the company's style guide.
Conduct thorough research and prepare detailed evaluative reports on communication and outreach campaigns, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making.
Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations to effectively design and market programmatic information, services, and events, with the primary objective of recruitment and awareness enhancement.
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive information pertaining to customers, employees, and professional contacts.
Demonstrate adaptability and professionalism when confronted with unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Execute targeted recruitment initiatives for the Job Corps Program, identifying and engaging eligible youth.
Conduct comprehensive outreach activities in diverse settings, including communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
Assume responsibility for meeting and exceeding departmental and center goals and objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Facilitate in-depth orientations and interviews with applicants, including parental involvement for minors, ensuring thorough program understanding and suitability assessment.
Manage applicant files with meticulous attention to detail, including accurate data entry and proper document scanning procedures.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, contributing valuable insights and staying informed of organizational developments.
Coordinate effectively with centers to facilitate smooth travel arrangements for applicants, ensuring a seamless transition into the program.
Conduct rigorous Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to organizational success.
Other duties as assigned.