Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist – OA Specialist

Equus Workforce Solutions

Student Recruitment and Admissions Specialist focusing on engaging eligible youth for Job Corps program. Develops communication strategies to raise awareness and manages community partnerships.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a related field.
At least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
Proficiency in social media, public relations, and marketing practices.
Exceptional writing skills.
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital documentation tools.
Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive communication strategies
Professional social media content
Research and evaluative reports

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Hard Skills & Tools

content creationsocial media managementpublic relationsmarketing practicesdata entrydocument scanningquality assuranceevaluative reportingstrategic decision-makingtargeted recruitment

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillspublic speakingorganizational abilitiestime-managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingprofessionalismflexibilitycommunity engagement