Outreach Assistant (62301)

Salary Range $25.30 - $25.30 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Category Education

Description

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our 21-acre campus houses a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring Outreach, Admissions, and Career Transition Services (OA/CTS) data and documentation is compliant with DOL/Company policy.

• Audits student records and reports integrity findings directly to the Center Director and Finance and Administration Director. Analyzes OA/CTS Department integrity processes and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Responsible for providing department with administrative and technical support.

• Assists and coordinates special projects and provides support to other departments as required.

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

• Provides data integrity training to staff to increase staff knowledge of DOL/Company policy.

• Conducts research, prepares statistical reports, handles information requests, and performs clerical functions such as maintaining required documentation, sorting/distributing mail, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May make travel arrangements as necessary.

• Ensures timely submission, logging and tracking of all OA/CTS contract deliverables, requests, reports and correspondence. Drafts, writes and proofs correspondence. Responsible for the quality of internal/external communications with the Corporate Office, Department of Labor, and outside organizations.

• Maintains Job Corps/Company systems and libraries.

• Ensures that area is organized, clean, safe and conducive to student/staff success

• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Site Director to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited school required. Bachelors Degree from an accredited school preferred.

• A minimum of three years auditing and/or administrative support experience.

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.