Admissions Counselor

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our 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 Annual Salary: $47,048 Duties & Responsibilities The Outreach & Admissions Counselor 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. 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, DOL, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities. Interviews prospective candidates to obtain information to support eligibility, completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per PRH and company requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field, and related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs. Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred. 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. About our Program Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Our Program Location Albuquerque Job Corps 1500 Indian School Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Relay Services Dial 711. Eckerd Connects is a drug‑free workplace and utilizes E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eckerd Connects