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Admissions Counselor (Remote, Boston Area) (61609)

Adams and Associates • Devens, MA • 21h ago

Salary Range $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Base+Commission/month

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 2 Year Degree

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. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with 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 the recruitment and arrival coordination of Job Corps students.

Identifies and develops Center- beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success.

Determines student qualifications, eligibility and suitability for Job Corps enrollment. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

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

Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.

Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants eligibility and suitability for the Job Corps Program.

Secures and evaluates applicants behavioral, medical and educational records.

Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.

Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.

Serves as a liaison to Center staff to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.

Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.

Acts as a liaison between the Job Corps Center and community agencies. Develops and maintains referral linkages in the community.

Conducts Center tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.

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/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tuesday 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Currently residing in the Boston area in order to do community-focused outreach and student recruiting.

Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field and two years related experience required. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience with admissions or youth development programs highly preferred.

Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements.

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.

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