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Woodland Job Corps Center | Laurel, MD

Located on a beautiful 33-acre wooded campus in Laurel, Maryland, Woodland Job Corps Center empowers young adults through education, career training, and personal development. We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Outreach & Admissions/Career Transition Services (OA/CTS) Director to lead programs that connect students with opportunities from enrollment through successful career placement.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for workforce development, community partnerships, and helping young adults achieve their goals, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Supportive, mission-focused team environment
• Beautiful 33-acre campus

The OA/CTS Director provides leadership and oversight for the Outreach & Admissions and Career Transition Services departments. This role is responsible for driving student recruitment, strengthening community and employer partnerships, achieving placement outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team dedicated to helping students successfully transition into employment, higher education, military service, apprenticeships, or advanced training.

• Lead, coach, and develop OA/CTS teams to achieve recruitment, placement, and performance goals.
• Develop strategic partnerships with employers, educational institutions, workforce agencies, community organizations, and local leaders.
• Oversee student recruitment, admissions coordination, career transition services, and placement activities.
• Build employment and work-based learning opportunities through employer outreach and community engagement.
• Monitor performance data, identify trends, and implement strategies to meet or exceed Department of Labor and company goals.
• Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate, and support department staff while fostering a culture of accountability and success.
• Ensure compliance with Job Corps policies, the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH), Department of Labor regulations, and program integrity standards.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Represent Woodland Job Corps Center at community events, career fairs, networking opportunities, and partnership meetings.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure students receive high-quality services and successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with Center leadership and departments to promote student achievement and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, analyze results, and provide timely information to leadership, Corporate Office, and Department of Labor.

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends Off

At Woodland Job Corps Center, your leadership helps create opportunities that change lives. Join a team dedicated to preparing young adults for successful careers and brighter futures.

Apply today and help shape the future—one student at a time.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Marketing, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, education, admissions, career services, business development, human resources, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven success building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, career placement, workforce development strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.