Enrollment & Outreach Specialist

About Aleut Federal At Aleut Federal, our mission extends beyond the work we perform for our federal customers. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), we are committed to supporting the Unangax̂ people of the Aleutian Islands and creating opportunities that strengthen communities and transform lives. Through our Job Corps programs, we help young adults build the skills, credentials, confidence, and career pathways necessary to achieve long‑term success. We are seeking passionate professionals who are committed to expanding access to education, workforce development, and career opportunities for young people. Position Summary The Enrollment & Outreach Specialist serves as a strategic enrollment professional responsible for attracting, engaging, advising, and enrolling prospective students in Job Corps career training programs. This position reports to the Director of Enrollment & Outreach. It combines enrollment counseling, digital recruitment, relationship management, workforce advising, community partnership development, and data‑driven enrollment strategies. The specialist manages a recruitment funnel from inquiry through enrollment, utilizing software technology, marketing campaigns, community partnerships, and personalized student engagement to increase enrollment and student success. The successful candidate understands that recruitment is not simply outreach—it is relationship building. They leverage technology, analytics, and community partnerships to create meaningful connections with prospective students and guide them toward educational and career opportunities that align with their goals. Primary Responsibilities Enrollment Management & Student Recruitment Manage a territory‑based recruitment pipeline from inquiry through enrollment and arrival. Conduct one‑on‑one enrollment consultations with prospective students and families. Evaluate eligibility and enrollment readiness in accordance with Job Corps requirements and Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) guidelines. Guide students through the application and enrollment process while reducing barriers to participation. Develop individualized enrollment plans and maintain regular communication with prospects throughout the decision‑making process. Utilize software technology and enrollment management systems to track student engagement and progression through the enrollment funnel. Execute lead follow‑up strategies that improve application completion and enrollment conversion rates. Digital Recruitment & Student Engagement Develop and implement digital recruitment strategies across social media, text messaging, email marketing, virtual events, and online outreach platforms. Engage prospective students through personalized communication campaigns and automated enrollment workflows. Host virtual information sessions, webinars, career exploration workshops, and enrollment events. Respond promptly to inquiries generated through digital advertising, social media channels, websites, and referral partners. Collaborate with marketing teams to develop content that highlights student success stories, career pathways, industry credentials, and employment outcomes. Community & Workforce Partnership Development Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with high schools and alternative education programs, workforce development agencies, American Job Centers, community colleges and technical schools, youth‑serving organizations, social service agencies, and community‑based organizations. Represent Job Corps at career fairs, college access events, workforce development initiatives, and community engagement activities. Serve as a trusted resource regarding education, career training, workforce credentials, and employment opportunities. Develop referral networks that support sustainable enrollment growth through community advisory boards, workforce councils, and collaborative initiatives. Student Success & Career Pathway Guidance Help prospective students identify career interests and educational goals. Provide guidance regarding career pathways, credential attainment, apprenticeship opportunities, and employment outcomes. Educate students and families on program expectations, support services, and available resources. Promote informed enrollment decisions that contribute to student persistence and long‑term success. CRM, Analytics & Enrollment Operations Maintain accurate student records within CRM and enrollment systems. Monitor key enrollment performance indicators and conversion metrics. Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to identify trends and improve performance. Prepare reports and enrollment forecasts for leadership and government stakeholders. Ensure compliance with Job Corps policies, privacy standards, and documentation requirements. Student Success & Retention Support Collaborate with center staff to support successful student transitions from enrollment to arrival. Participate in re‑engagement strategies for inactive applicants and former students. Support initiatives designed to improve student retention and completion outcomes. Promote a culture of student success through mentorship, professionalism, and positive youth development practices. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Communications, Social Work, or a related field. Preferred Experience utilizing AI‑powered tools and digital technologies to increase productivity, improve recruitment outcomes, automate routine tasks, develop communications content, and identify innovative approaches to student outreach and enrollment. Experience in higher education admissions, enrollment management, workforce development, Job Corps, or career and technical education environments. Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Slate, TargetX, HubSpot, Ellucian Recruit, or similar systems. Experience conducting presentations, virtual events, and public speaking engagements. Experience with social media marketing, digital outreach, and lead generation campaigns. Knowledge of student enrollment funnels, conversion strategies, and retention best practices. Student‑centered approach to recruitment and enrollment. Strong relationship‑building and consultative communication skills. Ability to engage diverse student populations and families. Knowledge of enrollment management principles and recruitment best practices. Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and web‑based technologies. Ability to analyze enrollment data and translate insights into action. Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and educational access. Performance Metrics Success in this role is measured through enrollment outcomes rather than activity counts. Key performance indicators may include: Enrollment Funnel Metrics: leads generated, qualified inquiries, applications completed, application‑to‑enrollment conversion rate, enrollment‑to‑arrival conversion rate, yield rate by recruitment source. Student Success Metrics: 30‑day retention, 60‑day retention, 90‑day retention, student engagement outcomes, and student satisfaction measures. Partnership & Outreach Metrics: referral partner productivity, community partnership development, event conversion rates, and workforce and education partnership engagement. Operational Metrics: CRM utilization and data integrity, compliance and documentation accuracy, enrollment forecast accuracy, cost per enrollment, and contribution to center enrollment goals. This position operates in a hybrid recruitment environment that includes office‑based work, virtual engagement, community outreach, workforce development events, local travel, and occasional evening or weekend activities. Benefits Health insurance Paid Time Off Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Life insurance 401k and match Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. 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. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aleut Federal