Admissions Counselor
eckerd connectsChicago, IL
$45,000
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eckerd connectsChicago, ILJunior L3
$45,000
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCounselors, All OtherEducation Administrators, Postsecondary
Educational Support ServicesOther Individual and Family ServicesAdministration of Education Programs
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Job Title: Admissions Counselor
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance19 days of Paid Time Off the first year11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerPTO Exchange
Annual Salary: $45,000
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for conducting outreach and direct recruitment activities, interfacing with other outreach contractors, and determining student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center's residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives. Attends, exhibits, and presents at designated events including neighborhood and county activities/fairs, job fairs. Resource fairs and other events as directed by management. Develops and maintains linkages with referral sources such as colleges, school districts, human services agencies, youth organizations, recreational centers, Department of Labor, national, state, and local agencies to identify potential students and conduct outreach activities. Interviews potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders. Completes all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per the Policy and Requirements Handbook and company requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; orAssociate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and w years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs. Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check. About our Program Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Eckerd Connects subsidiary AleutOur Program Location Paul Simon Job Corps 3348 S. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60623
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Level
Junior L3
Salary
$45,000
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Industry
Educational Support Services
Posted
11 days ago