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Admissions Counselor
Job Details
Job Location
Woodland - Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$45000.00 - $49500.00 Salary/year
Job Category
Education
Description
🌟Inspire Futures. Open Doors. Change Lives.
At theWoodland Job Corps Center, we provide students with the opportunity to earn theirHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)and gainhands-on trainingin the following areas:🔌 Electrical Wiring 🔨 Carpentry 🏗️ Building Construction Technology 👨🍳 Culinary Arts 🍽️ Advanced Training – Culinary Arts 🏨 Hotel & Lodging
We also assist students withjob placementupon completion of their educational and career technical training.
As anAdmissions Outreach Counselor, you’ll help young people begin this life-changing journey—connecting with communities, schools, and organizations to recruit and enroll new students into the Woodland Job Corps program.
💼About Adams & Associates
Adams and Associates is a100% employee-ownedcompany that isservice-focused and outcome-driven.We began as a small business formed in1990with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
Today, we are one of thelargest workforce providersinvolved in thefederal Job Corps program!
Adams and Associates employsmore than 2,000 staff membersacross the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately9,000 young peoplefrom ages16 to 24, primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs areaccredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
🚀Position Summary
Responsible forapplicant recruitment and arrival coordination, while providingoutreach and admissions supportthat leads to successful Job Corps enrollment.This includes identifying and developing community partnerships that generate referrals and strengthen program awareness.
You’ll conduct eligibility screenings, review applicant files, and ensure all admissions activities followPRH (Policy and Requirements Handbook)standards.Your work ensures that qualified young people have access to the opportunities and resources they need to build brighter futures.
🧭Key Responsibilities
At Woodland Job Corps, you’re not just filling a role—you’rechanging lives.Every student you recruit represents a new beginning, a new chance, and a brighter future.
Join our team and help transform potential into success. 💫
Qualifications
🎓Qualifications & Experience
Admissions Counselor
Job Details
Job Location
Woodland - Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$45000.00 - $49500.00 Salary/year
Job Category
Education
Description
🌟Inspire Futures. Open Doors. Change Lives.
At theWoodland Job Corps Center, we provide students with the opportunity to earn theirHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)and gainhands-on trainingin the following areas:🔌 Electrical Wiring 🔨 Carpentry 🏗️ Building Construction Technology 👨🍳 Culinary Arts 🍽️ Advanced Training – Culinary Arts 🏨 Hotel & Lodging
We also assist students withjob placementupon completion of their educational and career technical training.
As anAdmissions Outreach Counselor, you’ll help young people begin this life-changing journey—connecting with communities, schools, and organizations to recruit and enroll new students into the Woodland Job Corps program.
💼About Adams & Associates
Adams and Associates is a100% employee-ownedcompany that isservice-focused and outcome-driven.We began as a small business formed in1990with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
Today, we are one of thelargest workforce providersinvolved in thefederal Job Corps program!
Adams and Associates employsmore than 2,000 staff membersacross the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately9,000 young peoplefrom ages16 to 24, primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs areaccredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
🚀Position Summary
Responsible forapplicant recruitment and arrival coordination, while providingoutreach and admissions supportthat leads to successful Job Corps enrollment.This includes identifying and developing community partnerships that generate referrals and strengthen program awareness.
You’ll conduct eligibility screenings, review applicant files, and ensure all admissions activities followPRH (Policy and Requirements Handbook)standards.Your work ensures that qualified young people have access to the opportunities and resources they need to build brighter futures.
🧭Key Responsibilities
- 📝 Follow all integrity guidelines and ensure accuracy of student data
- 🎯 Help the Center meet or exceed DOL/Company performance goals
- 💬 Conduct applicant screenings and determine Job Corps eligibility
- 📋 Evaluate behavioral, medical, and educational records
- 🙌 Refer ineligible applicants to alternative educational resources
- 🤝 Develop partnerships with community agencies, high schools, and employers
- 🏫 Conduct presentations, campus tours, and parent meetings
- 🧩 Serve as a Center Liaison to ensure smooth enrollment and early student retention
- 💡 Provide career counseling and admissions support throughout the process
- 📈 Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with Job Corps requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in recruitment, admissions, or outreach preferred
- Organization, reliability, and attention to detail
- A passion for helping youth discover their potential
- Commitment to integrity and positive outcomes
At Woodland Job Corps, you’re not just filling a role—you’rechanging lives.Every student you recruit represents a new beginning, a new chance, and a brighter future.
Join our team and help transform potential into success. 💫
Qualifications
🎓Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degreein Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Communications, or a closely related field from an accredited school;or
- Associate’s degreein Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Communications, or a closely related fieldplus two years of related experiencein youth programs
- Must possess avalid in-State Driver’s Licenseand meetCompany insurability requirements
- 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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 .
Salary : $45,000 - $49,500