Trade School Enrollment Specialist

Eckerd Connects • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Enrollment Specialist conducts outreach and direct recruitment activities, works with other outreach contractors, and determines student qualifications for enrollment in the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs. The role supports program enrollment in compliance with government and management directives.

The specialist represents the program at designated neighborhood, county, job, and resource fairs and other events as directed by management. The role also develops and maintains referral relationships with colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, and national, state, and local agencies, including the Department of Labor, to identify prospective students and conduct outreach.

The Enrollment Specialist interviews potential candidates to gather information supporting eligibility and completes the required applicant-folder documentation for enrollment in accordance with PRH and company requirements. The position is based at Albuquerque Job Corps in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A nationwide criminal background check and drug screen are required.

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.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Complete a nationwide criminal background check successfully; employment is contingent upon its completion.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in 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
• Education Level: Associate degree