Admissions Counselor- Amarillo

$44,000 - $69,000/Yr

Serrato Corporation - Amarillo, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Amarillo, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Admissions Counselor at Serrato Corporation is responsible for meeting center and contract arrival goals through community outreach and involvement. This role focuses on attracting eligible applicants for the Job Corps Program and supporting student retention throughout their enrollment. The counselor will provide guidance to prospective enrollees, conduct screenings, and offer career-based counseling to help students transition successfully into the program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals to attract eligible candidates for the Job Corps program.
• Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one.
• Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary.
• Maintain monthly goals established by the PRH and management.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students, preparing related reports.
• Arrange for and assist in providing pre-enrollment orientation; schedule tours of the center.
• Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach.
• Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment.
• Create networks with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to provide a wide base for recruiting potential students.
• Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in the local labor market.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring behaviors through interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a closely related field; or an Associate's degree in a related field with two years of related experience.
• Two years of related experience, including successful outreach and admissions experience with Job Corps or other youth development programs.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic functions, email, internet, and programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel prospective students.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available.