Eckerd Connects · 5 months ago
High School Recruiter
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yrEckerd Connects is focused on making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth through their Job Corps program. The High School Recruiter will be responsible for conducting outreach and recruitment activities to enroll students in various training programs while maintaining compliance with relevant directives.
CharityEducationFamilyNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
The High School Recruiter reports to the Outreach and Admissions Manager and is a salaried, exempt position
The High School Recruiter is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives
High School Recruiter attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management
Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, Department of Labor, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities
Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders
Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per the Policy and Requirements Handbook and company requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field
Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and w years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check
Good organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to trainee population
Ability to inspire and motivate students
Position requires an ability to operate office equipment
Individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and department
Preferred
Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred
Benefits
Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off 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
Company
Eckerd Connects
Eckerd Connects offers foster care, adoption, workforce development, aid for the homeless, transitional services for troubled youth.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Alex J. Reed
Chief Operating Officer
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