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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 2 days ago

Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter to conduct outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions. The role involves working with public service agencies and community organizations to recruit eligible candidates for the Job Corps program and ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.

CharityEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program

Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one

Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary

Provide orientation for prospects; Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps, the particular Center, and expectations for students; Schedule tours of the center if able

Maintain monthly goals as directed by management

Contact all prospects within the first 24 hours, as required; Record any contact or attempt of contact

Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students; Prepare related reports

Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach

Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment

Create network with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches and community organizations to provide a wide-base for recruiting of potential students

Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in local labor market

Participate in student employ-ability programs and activities

Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy

Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions

Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices

Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles

Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures

Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Travel as required

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyCommunicationOutreach experienceAdmissions experienceBachelor's degreeValid State Driver’s LicenseTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs

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

Valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record