Admissions Counselor (63304)

Admissions Counselor

Join Our Team: Admissions Counselor (Job Corps)

Location: New Albany
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
 

About the Role

Are you passionate about guiding young people toward a brighter future? As an Admissions Counselor at our Job Corps Center, you will be the gateway to opportunity for aspiring students. You will recruit future leaders, determine program eligibility, and build powerful community partnerships that set our students up for lifelong success. If you are a motivated communicator who thrives on mentorship and community engagement, we want you on our team!

Your Impact & Key Responsibilities

• Change Lives: Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible youth into the life-changing Job Corps program.
• Guide & Mentor: Conduct career counseling and thorough assessments to help applicants align their goals with our vocational trades.
• Build Connections: Serve as a dynamic liaison between the Center, high schools, technical schools, and local community agencies.
• Host & Inspire: Lead engaging Center tours, pre-arrival visits, and parent meetings to welcome new families.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with internal departments to ensure a seamless transition and strong early retention for arriving students.
• Maintain Integrity: Evaluate educational, behavioral, and medical records with strict confidentiality and data integrity.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Associate degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Communications, or a closely related field.(Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 2 years of related experience. Experience with Job Corps enrollment or other youth development programs is highly valued!
• Driver’s License: A valid in-state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Key Skills: Strong public speaking abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a talent for building community relationships.

Why Choose Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Every day, you play a direct role in helping young adults gain the education and technical skills they need to launch meaningful careers.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in human services, community outreach, and program management.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for youth empowerment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications or closely related field and two years related experience required. 
• Experience may include successful Job Corps enrollment or successful enrollment in other youth development programs.
• Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirement.
• Candidate must service the New Albany Region of Indiana. Candidates from near that location are encouraged to apply.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.