Aleut Federal
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Enrollment & Outreach Specialist

United StatesUnited States·Chicagomid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment Management & Student Recruitment: Manage a territory-based recruitment pipeline from inquiry through enrollment and arrival.

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Responsibilities

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  • Manage a territory-based recruitment pipeline from inquiry through enrollment and arrival.
  • Conduct one-on-one enrollment consultations with prospective students and families.
  • Evaluate eligibility and enrollment readiness in accordance with Job Corps requirements in accordance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) guidelines.
  • Guide students through the application and enrollment process while reducing barriers to participation.
  • Develop individualized enrollment plans and maintain regular communication with prospects throughout the decision-making process.
  • Utilize software technology and enrollment management systems to track student engagement and progression through the enrollment funnel.
  • Execute lead follow-up strategies that improve application completion and enrollment conversion rates.
  • Develop and implement digital recruitment strategies across social media, text messaging, email marketing, virtual events, and online outreach platforms.
  • Engage prospective students through personalized communication campaigns and automated enrollment workflows.
  • Host virtual information sessions, webinars, career exploration workshops, and enrollment events.
  • Respond promptly to inquiries generated through digital advertising, social media channels, websites, and referral partners.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop content that highlights student success stories, career pathways, industry credentials, and employment outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with: High schools and alternative education programs, Workforce development agencies, American Job Centers, Community colleges and technical schools, Youth-serving organizations, Social service agencies, and Community-based organizations
  • Represent Job Corps at career fairs, college access events, workforce development initiatives, and community engagement activities.
  • Serve as a trusted resource regarding education, career training, workforce credentials, and employment opportunities.
  • Develop referral networks that support sustainable enrollment growth through community advisory boards, workforce councils, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Help prospective students identify career interests and educational goals.
  • Provide guidance regarding career pathways, credential attainment, apprenticeship opportunities, and employment outcomes.
  • Educate students and families on program expectations, support services, and available resources.
  • Promote informed enrollment decisions that contribute to student persistence and long-term success.
  • Maintain accurate student records within CRM and enrollment systems.
  • Monitor key enrollment performance indicators and conversion metrics.
  • Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to identify trends and improve performance.
  • Prepare reports and enrollment forecasts for leadership and government stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with Job Corps policies, privacy standards, and documentation requirements.
  • Collaborate with center staff to support successful student transitions from enrollment to arrival.
  • Participate in re-engagement strategies for inactive applicants and former students.
  • Support initiatives designed to improve student retention and completion outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of student success through mentorship, professionalism, and positive youth development practices.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Communications, Social Work, or a related field
  • Associate degree plus two years of experience in: Admissions, Enrollment management, Student recruitment, Higher education, Counseling, Case management, or Youth services

Nice to Have

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  • Experience utilizing AI-powered tools and digital technologies to increase productivity, improve recruitment outcomes, automate routine tasks, develop communications content, and identify innovative approaches to student outreach and enrollment.
  • Experience in higher education admissions, enrollment management, workforce development, Job Corps, or career and technical education environments.
  • Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Slate, TargetX, HubSpot, Ellucian Recruit, or similar systems.
  • Experience conducting presentations, virtual events, and public speaking engagements.
  • Experience with social media marketing, digital outreach, and lead generation campaigns.
  • Knowledge of student enrollment funnels, conversion strategies, and retention best practices.
  • Student-centered approach to recruitment and enrollment.
  • Strong relationship-building and consultative communication skills.
  • Ability to engage diverse student populations and families.
  • Knowledge of enrollment management principles and recruitment best practices.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based technologies.
  • Ability to analyze enrollment data and translate insights into action.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and educational access.

Success in this role is measured through enrollment outcomes rather than activity counts.

Key performance indicators may include:

  1. Enrollment Funnel Metrics: Leads generated, Qualified inquiries, Applications completed, Application-to-enrollment conversion rate, Enrollment-to-arrival conversion rate, Yield rate by recruitment source
  2. Student Success Metrics: 30-day retention, 60-day retention, 90-day retention, Student engagement outcomes, and Student satisfaction measures
  3. Partnership & Outreach Metrics: Referral partner productivity, Community partnership development, Event conversion rates, and Workforce and education partnership engagement
  4. Operational Metrics: CRM utilization and data integrity, Compliance and documentation accuracy, Enrollment forecast accuracy, Cost per enrollment, and Contribution to center enrollment goals

    This position operates in a hybrid recruitment environment that includes office-based work, virtual engagement, community outreach, workforce development events, local travel, and occasional evening or weekend activities.

    Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

    • Health insurance
    • Dental/Vision insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Life insurance
    • 401k and match

    Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. 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. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

     

     

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    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Chicago, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    July 2, 2026
    First seen
    July 2, 2026
    Last seen
    July 3, 2026

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