Admissions and Placement Director in Saint Louis, Missouri at Distinction LLC

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven to fill vacant positions beginning April 1, 2025.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Provides primary oversight, leadership, support, and responsibility for goal attainment of enrollment (Outreach & Admissions - OA) and placement (Career Transition Services - CTS) personnel and contract.

What you'll do

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data.
• Ensure Center/contract meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Ensure the achievement of OA/CTS contract goals for assigned territory.
• Develop Center/contract beneficial linkages within the community for enrollment, education, employment, training, WBL and any/all other forms of placement.
• Promote a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establish meaningful relationships with elected officials and community leaders/influencers.
• Ensure assigned program areas and systems meet or exceed current DOL/Company performance standards.
• Provide training for direct report(s), provide ongoing positive and constructive feedback for professional development and engagement, follow progressive discipline process for accountability as necessary, and complete timely performance evaluations as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years Job Corps experience; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field
• Four years Job Corps experience.