Admissions Counselor
Elizabethtown, KY · HybridFull-time$44–46K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
LifeSkills Connection is hiring an Admissions Counselor in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to connect young adults ages 16 to 24 with Job Corps and guide them through admissions. The counselor builds community referral relationships, explains the program, supports applicants through eligibility and enrollment, and helps new students prepare for center tours. The role is full-time with local travel.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
24 months
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
License(s) Required
Valid driver's license
Training Required/Provided
On-the-job training provided
Expected Start Date
11/30/2026
Compensation
$43,880.00 - $46,000.00 / yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
8-5, Monday - Friday
Job Description
LifeSkills Connection, Inc. | Build, Inspire, Grow
Admission Counselor
Help young adults in your community take the first step toward a real career.
LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring an Admission Counselor in Bowling Green, KY. You'll connect young adults ages 16 to 24 with Job Corps, a free federal program that offers career training, a high school diploma or GED, housing, and a path to a career. Many of the young people you meet are looking for a fresh start, and you'll be the person who helps them take that first step. This is a full-time position with local travel.
What You'll Do
Build relationships with schools, churches, youth programs, workforce centers, and community organizations that refer young people to Job Corps
Meet with interested applicants and explain the program clearly and honestly
Guide applicants through eligibility and the admissions process
Follow up with every prospect within 24 hours so no one falls through the cracks
Work toward monthly enrollment goals and track your outreach and progress
Schedule center tours and help new students know what to expect
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or a related field; or an associate's degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience
Experience in outreach, admissions, recruiting, or youth programs is a plus; Job Corps experience is a big plus
Strong communication skills and comfort with Microsoft Office
Good organization and follow-through
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
A genuine belief in young adults and an easy way of connecting with people
Why LifeSkills Connection
Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.
You'll join a family- and veteran-owned organization where you can see the impact of your work every day, in the young people who start new careers because you reached them.
LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661, for assistance.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
Paid Holidays, PTO + More
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Yes
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Yes
Veteran Preference
No
Background Check Required
Yes
Industry
Education
Place of Work
Hybrid
Requisition ID
14199
How this job compares
Set against the 1,793 open Recruiting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$44–46K/yr
- US median$89–130K/yr820 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $45K, is 59% below the US median midpoint ($111K) — in the lowest quarter of Recruiting salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 26 open Recruiting jobs in Kentucky and 1,793 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- LifeSkills Connection Inc (this employer)5 open
- City Wide Facility Solutions2 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Recruiting postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,132 postings).
- Education
- 367 of the 1,793 open Recruiting jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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