Trade School Enrollment Specialist

Eckerd Connects•Albuquerque, NM

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Enrollment Specialist conducts outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfaces 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 compliance with government and management directives. It is based at Albuquerque Job Corps in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The specialist attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events, including neighborhood and county activities and fairs, job fairs, resource fairs, and other events directed by management. The specialist builds and maintains referral-source relationships to identify potential students and conduct outreach, interviews candidates to gather eligibility information and complete applicant folders, and completes required enrollment documentation in accordance with PRH and company requirements. Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24. It helps participants complete high school, prepare for careers, and obtain employment.

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 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.
Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is 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 and 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 obtain eligibility information and complete applicant folders.
Complete all required enrollment documentation in individual folders per PRH and company requirements.