Outreach & Admissions/Career Transition Services (OACTS) Manager

$62,000 - $72,000/Yr

Inland Empire Job Corps Center - San Bernardino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Bernardino, CA

About the position

The OA/CTS Manager at the Inland Empire Job Corps Center is responsible for overseeing outreach, admissions, and career transition services to ensure effective enrollment and placement of students. This role involves developing strategic partnerships, managing staff training, and ensuring compliance with Job Corps contract goals while providing leadership in community relations and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the center's Outreach/Admissions and Public Information Plan to meet contract arrival goals.
• Oversee the Quality Control Specialist to ensure documentation for new students is complete before arrival.
• Provide staff training and development, monitor departmental budget, and implement new policies as needed.
• Develop and monitor monthly arrival goals for outreach staff and provide incentives for meeting these goals.
• Maintain a regular outreach schedule and collaborate with various organizations to promote the Job Corps program.
• Coordinate the center's workforce and community relations councils to foster program interest and alliances.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials to promote a positive program image and attract eligible youth.
• Collaborate with center management to plan for arrival needs and maintain applicant folder supply.
• Monitor outreach systems daily to respond to referred applicants and assign follow-up tasks to staff.
• Ensure quality control and verification of applications prior to center assignment for compliance with standards.
• Develop and execute the Career Transition Period Plan to meet placement goals and provide transition services.
• Monitor monthly placement goals for CTS staff and provide incentives for achieving these goals.
• Coordinate with One-Stop Career Centers and other support providers to meet post-center needs of assignees.
• Assign job development quotas, maintain a job bank, and survey employers to meet placement goals.
• Audit Job Corps system case notes monthly to ensure compliance with career transition services.
• Utilize GSA vehicles to transport students as needed for learning and employment opportunities.
• Provide on-call center support and conduct periodic weekend follow-up calls for compliance.
• Maintain compliance with data integrity standards in submitting placement verification documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a closely related field and two years of related supervisory experience.
• Associate's degree in a closely related field and four years of supervisory experience may be considered.
• Experience with Job Corps or other youth development programs is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Proficiency in information technology, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance