Admissions Counselor (62430)
Be the reason a student gets their start — shape futures and change lives from day one
Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students. Identifies and develops center-beneficial partnerships that support student success. Determines student qualifications, eligibility, and suitability for enrollment while maintaining strict confidentiality and integrity of student data.
- Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data
- Ensures the Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals
- Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicant eligibility and suitability
- Secures and evaluates applicant behavioral, medical, and educational records
- Denies enrollment when necessary and refers applicants to appropriate educational resources
- Provides thorough assessments and career counseling during the admissions process
- Acts as a liaison to Center staff to support seamless enrollment and early student retention
- Builds partnerships with community agencies, high schools, trade schools, and employment services
- Develops and maintains referral networks within the community
- Conducts center tours, pre-arrival visits, and parent meetings
- Produces accurate, timely, and high-quality work
- Maintains strong attendance, accountability, and productivity standards
- Plans, prioritizes, and organizes tasks to meet goals and deadlines
- Demonstrates strong job knowledge and continuously improves professional skills
- Mentors and models Career Success Standards in alignment with PRH guidelines
- Provides supervision and positive behavior guidance for students
- Ensures quality programs and services that meet student needs
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Identifies problems, evaluates solutions, and ensures timely resolution
- Collaborates with all departments to support student success
- Accepts direction from leadership and assists across departments as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned