Trade School Enrollment Specialist

Eckerd Connects • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • $44,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Enrollment Specialist conducts outreach and direct recruitment activities, works with other outreach contractors, and determines student qualifications for enrollment in residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs. The role operates in compliance with government and management directives and completes required enrollment documentation in accordance with PRH and company requirements.

The position serves Pittsburgh Job Corps, a nationwide residential career-training program that helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete high school, train for careers, and obtain employment. The position is based at the Pittsburgh Job Corps location at 7175 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Salary range is $44,000 to $47,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an associate’s degree in one of these fields or a closely related field plus related experience.
• Related experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and direct recruitment activities.
• Interface with other outreach contractors.
• Determine student qualifications for enrollment in residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
• Attend, exhibit, and present at designated neighborhood and county activities, fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events as directed by management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, including colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies, to identify potential students and conduct outreach.
• Interview potential candidates to gather information supporting eligibility and complete applicant folders.
• Complete all required documentation in individual enrollment folders according to PRH and company requirements.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 19 days of paid time off during the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• PTO Exchange

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level