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Admissions CounselorRecruiter

Lifeskills Connection

Job Location:

Somerset, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 4 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position	Admissions Counselor	Reports To	OA Supervisor/Project Director
Department	OA/CTS Department	FLSA STATUS	Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for conducting outreach recruitment eligibility determination and admissions functions and processes in compliance with government and management directives.

Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities	Brief Description of Duties
Administration Procedures	Conduct innovative outreach activities with public service agencies community organizations schools and individuals who might refer eligible candidates to the Job Corps program Interview interested candidates and obtain pertinent information on each one Prepare documentation on potential students and review with the center as applicable or necessary Provide orientation for prospects. Communicate a clear and accurate description of Job Corps the particular Center and expectations for students; Schedule tours of the center if able Maintain monthly goals as directed by management Contact all prospects within 24 hours. Record any contact or attempt of contact. Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students Prepare related reports Prepare necessary and required reports related to the outreach Assist in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting student recruitment Create network with youth development agencies one-stop agencies churches and community organizations to provide a wide-base for recruiting of potential students Introduce labor market information to help with the career transition period process and analyze career paths in local labor market Participate in student employ-ability programs and activities Support promote and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connections core values and operating principles Comply with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulations Job Corps notices and bulletins LifeSkills Connections policies and procedures and Center policies and procedures Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices Perform other duties as assigned Travel as required

Position Competencies
Key Competencies	Performance Standards/Results
Effective Communication	Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas Written communication must be clear concise easy to read and comprehend
Organization of Work	Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously Implement the key principles of time management task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word Power Point and Excel

Experience

Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and

admissions experience with other youth development programs

Education

Bachelors degree in human services psychology counseling education social science communications or closely related field; or Associates degree in human services psychology counseling education social science communications or closely related field and two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Valid State Drivers License with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk; to reach with hands arms talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally

exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include

Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance
Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental Health Vision)
401k Retirement Plan HSA FSA
Paid Holidays PTO More

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Human Resources at or for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required including overtime.

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