Position Title:
Admissions Counselor
Reports To:
OA Manager
Department:
Outreach & Admissions
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Job Grade:
5
EEO-1 Classification:
02-Professionals
Last Revision Date:
1/1/2021
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
Assists in the overall management of the Outreach and Admissions Program.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that the OA contractual goal is met during the appraisal period and ensures individual OA ratings are at or above 100% for the appraisal period
Ensures that a corrective action plan is in place to meet any and all measures that are below 100%.
Attends and actively participates in OMS meetings and ensures 100% overall according to the monthly OAOMS report card and actively participate in committees and provide support to center functions and activities.
Ensure that the Area Marketing Plan for each county is developed and maintained on the AMP spreadsheet and ensure that the One-Stop Centers have a plan for ensuring Job Corps presence, updated materials and that there is a plan for target recruitment (females, ELL, etc.
).
Work closely with Business Community Liaison and Work Based Learning Coordinator on outreach activities and center functions such as the CID and CRC
Must access, verify and document applicant eligibility in strict accordance with the PRH guidelines and ensure the support of all on center measures in regard to OMS and is fully supporting Center’s OBS capacity and student employee retention.
Adhere to the PRH requirements and maintain integrity in all their work to meet the standards of the ROCA, COCA and OIG.
Responsible to ensure that the S/E feel that they were provided with specific and accurate information regarding the Center prior to arrival and act S/E mentor, ensuring that assigned S/Es are making progress and receive necessary support to be successful in the program.
Maintain budget as described by the Administration/Finance Department.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Sound working knowledge of outreach techniques
Demonstrated skills in identifying and evaluating the emotional needs of young adults
Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies
Strong interpersonal skills
Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a wide variety of circumstances related to student services
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical skills in interpreting data related to student programming
Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years’ experience working with youth.
One (1) year’s experience in sales, marketing, or counseling-related services.
EXPERIENCE:
1 year experience in sales, marketing, or counseling related services
OTHER:
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Campus and general office setting
Indoor and outdoor environment
May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends
Exposure to possible confrontations with students
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