Admissions Counselor at Alternate Perspectives Inc in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Alternate Perspectives, Inc.


TITLE Admissions Counselor

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

API's mission is to help create a world where people respect themselves, respect others, respect their communities and strive for excellence. We provide new ways of thinking, to create new ways of doing for our employees, clients and communities and we are guided in our work by our values of Accountability, Performance, and Integrity.

DESCRIPTION

Alternate Perspectives, Incorporated (API) has an immediate opening for an Admissions Counselor at one of our operated Job Corps Centers.

If you want to use your background or interest in marketing and sales, this job is for you! You will be part of a dynamic team that recruits and screens young people (16-24 years old) in designated area for enrollment to the Job Corps Center. This dynamic job also includes public speaking and developing community partnerships. Job Corps has been the nation’s most successful youth training and education program for the past 60 year

Job Corps is the nation’s most successful youth training and education program, and you will be helping young people achieve their goals and realize their dreams.

Some Essential Functions:

1. Conduct outreach activities, including public speaking, to ensure an adequate supply of potential applicants to meet goals; develop linkages with referral sources such as human services agencies, recreation centers, youth organizations, churches and schools; contact potential enrollees to explore enrollment.
2. Meet monthly goals established by management to include prospecting, processing, and enrolling students.
3. Assess, verify, and document applicant eligibility and suitability for the program; enroll eligible and suitable applicants who can benefit from the program.
4. Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
5. Prepare applications and files on potential students and review with the Center and DOL Regional Office as applicable.
6. Assist the center in retention efforts to achieve outreach commitment goals; monitor progress of students recruited and provide supportive services, as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree and two years’ experience in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field. Experience working with youth, excellent written and verbal communication and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
SHIFT Days
CITY New Orleans
STATE Louisiana
KEY WORDS Recruiter Admissions
STARTING PAY $40,000 annually
BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance benefits. Employee Only Medical coverage no cost to employee. 401k with an Employer Match, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Time
POSITION Admissions Counselor
REQ NUMBER OA -24-00002


EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

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