Outreach and Admissions Counselor
About Job Corps:
Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Admissions Counselor to join our team at the Glenmont Job Corps Center. This Admissions Counselor conducts local outreach activities and admissions procedures to recruit, determine eligibility of, and enroll applicants into the Job Corps program. As well as demonstrates an on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Minimum: Associate's degree in human service, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Sciences, communication, or closely related field and two years of experience. Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field. Model company Core Values. Ability to drive and travel.
Preferred: Experience working with disadvantaged youth is highly desirable.
Knowledge Required: Knowledge of Job Corps or similar training program. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills. Must possess a valid State of California driver's license. Ability to effectively relate to students. Excellent organizational skills.
Benefits:
Join us at Job Corps and make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The Glenmont Job Corps Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.