Admissions Representative, Job Corps Education Center

Description :

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Job Summary : Plans and implements a local outreach program that ensures a sufficient number of referrals for Job Corps participation, through creating / facilitating a long term vision of what applicants can accomplish via the resources of Job Corps

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Establishes rapport with applicants and provides ongoing support through the application process, pre-departure and updates and during center stay.
• Provides applicants with accurate information about Job Corps.
• Implements a local outreach program to ensure a sufficient number of referrals to achieve contracted goals.
• Conducts in-depth interviews with applicants.
• Maintains and manages organized documentation applicable to each applicant
• Reviews and assesses all application materials and personal observations to make an informed judgment about applicant’s suitability for the program.
• Approves or denies all applications to Job Corps with the exception of those needing medical or mental health review, behavior and applications for readmission.
• Provides timely travel authorization and / or information as appropriate.
• Engages community partners to establish meaningful and productive referral partnerships to ensure a consistent flow of eligible applicants to Outreach and Admissions Counselors.
• Introduces applicants to labor market information in applicant’s preferred vocation in his / her own hometown area.
• Establishes and maintains positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that students receive quality services.
• Maintains and updates records according to Federal requirements.
• Conducts tours of the center for visiting groups.
• Regularly makes presentations about Job Corps and eligibility requirements to community partners, schools, youth groups, etc.
• Follows and adheres to all company policies, while maintaining themselves as an example of corporate core beliefs.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Minimum : Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions with other youth development programs.

Preferred : Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience

Knowledge : Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to effectively relate to students. Excellent organizational skills.

Compensation details : 25-27 Hourly Wage

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