• OA/CTS Specialist

    Adams and Associates (Manchester, NH)


    Salary Range $43,888.00 Salary

     

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Education Level 4 Year Degree

    Category Education

    Description

    Outreach & Admissions/Career Transition Services Specialist (OA/CTS Specialist)

     

    Join a dedicated team committed to empowering young people through the Job Corps program. We pride ourselves on fostering growth, education, and career success for our students by providing comprehensive support from recruitment through successful placement in jobs, higher education, or advanced training.

     

    Role Overview

     

    As an OA/CTS Specialist, you will play a critical role in recruiting qualified individuals, coordinating their arrival, and guiding them through transitional support services that set them on a path to success. Your work will involve close collaboration with community partners and hands-on support for students as they navigate their educational and career aspirations. Confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy in handling student data are paramount in this role.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Maintain strict adherence to integrity guidelines, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

    + Support educational and job placement goals for assigned students to meet or exceed performance targets.

    + Build and sustain relationships with community agencies, employment services, schools, and training programs to attract prospective students and support their transition to Job Corps.

    + Conduct thorough eligibility screenings, including reviewing behavioral, medical, and educational records for applicants.

    + Lead Center tours, pre-arrival visits, and meetings to engage and inform prospective students.

    + Provide personalized career counseling, monitor student performance, and develop tailored transition plans.

    + Demonstrate effective supervision, mentorship, and positive influence over the student population, encouraging accountability and respectful behavior.

    + Continuously evaluate and improve programs and services to meet student needs and enhance overall quality.

    + Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders, contributing valuable insights and timely information for assessments and audits.

    + Collaborate with staff across departments to ensure cohesive support and supervision of students.

    + Accept direction and undertake additional duties as assigned by leadership.

     

    What We Offer

     

    We provide a supportive and mission-driven workplace where your efforts make a real difference in young lives. You will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to student success. Join us and be part of an organization that values integrity, respect, and growth.

     

    How to Apply

     

    If you are passionate about education and career development and want to help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this role. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and the Job Corps community.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a closely related field; or Associate’s degree in these fields plus two years of relevant experience.

    + Valid in-state driver’s license and ability to meet company insurance requirements.

    + Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

    + Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

    + Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently.

     

    Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 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.