Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

LifeSkills Connection Inc. supports the Job Corps mission through a structured, compliance-focused approach, and this role helps drive candidate outreach, recruitment, and eligibility through clear communication, accountability, and community partnerships. This is an onsite position in Omaha, NE, with a salary range of $44,720 - $46,000 per year (Exempt).

What you will do

In this role, you will conduct outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions for the Job Corps program in alignment with government and management directives. You will interview prospects, maintain follow-up contact and progress toward goals, and help ensure documentation and reporting are completed for assigned areas.

• Conduct innovative outreach with public service agencies, community organizations, schools, and individuals who may refer eligible candidates
• Interview interested candidates and collect pertinent information
• Prepare and review documentation on potential students with the center as applicable
• Provide orientation for prospects, including clear and accurate descriptions of Job Corps, the Center, and student expectations; schedule tours when able
• Contact all prospects within the first 24 hours as required, and record contact attempts and outcomes
• Maintain monthly goals as directed by management
• Review and audit assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of student service delivery; prepare related reports
• Prepare necessary outreach reports
• Assist with development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment
• Build networks with youth development agencies, one-stop agencies, churches, and community organizations to support a wide recruitment base
• Introduce labor market information to support the career transition period process and analyze local career paths
• Participate in student employ-ability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy
• Support the development of Career Success Standards through modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring where necessary, and monitoring behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and all LifeSkills Connection and Center policies
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Travel as required

Skills and qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Education: Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field (required)
• Additional option (as listed): Associate’s degree in a related field plus two years of related experience
• Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Omaha, NE 68104 (Required)

Tools you will use

• Microsoft Office
• Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Compensation and status

• Pay: $44,720 - $46,000 per year
• FLSA status: Exempt

Benefits

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, and FSA
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work environment and physical demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision capabilities required: close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; noise level can vary from moderate to loud
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Pre-employment requirements

As a federal contractor and an employer with a Drug-Free Workplace, employment is contingent upon passing a background check and a pre-employment drug test. Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.