Position Summary:
The Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist plays a critical role in expanding the reach and impact of Job Corps / Equus Workforce Solutions. This position focuses on recruiting and admitting students to complete their high school education and pursue a technical career. It requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with the community and potential program participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to increase awareness of workforce services and maximize community engagement.
- Create and manage professional social media content highlighting program achievements and relevant events.
- Produce high-quality content for multiple platforms, including websites, blogs, newsletters, and infographics, following company style guidelines.
- Conduct research and prepare evaluative reports on outreach campaigns to support strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations to promote program information and events, focusing on recruitment and awareness.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to customers, employees, and partners.
- Adapt to changes in workload, emergencies, and staffing needs with professionalism and flexibility.
- Execute targeted recruitment initiatives for the Job Corps Program, identifying and engaging eligible youth.
- Conduct outreach activities in diverse settings, including communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
- Meet and exceed departmental and center goals, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Facilitate orientations and interviews with applicants, including parental involvement for minors, ensuring program understanding and eligibility.
- Deliver public presentations and orientation sessions to promote the program in schools, community events, and other venues.
- Manage applicant files with accuracy, including data entry and document scanning.
- Participate actively in departmental meetings and organizational updates.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for applicants to ensure a smooth transition into the program.
- Perform quality assurance checks on applicant files to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.