Career Coach

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Type of Position:

Instructional DevelopmentNo

Job Type:

Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions a teaching hospital five community colleges two schools of law a presidential school a residential math and science high school and an online university as well as divisions of agriculture archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for the position currently available at UACCHT including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Adult Education Division

Summary of Job Duties:

The career coach will assess needs and provide direct career-related support to Adult Education participants. The career coach must earn a Career Service Provider certificate through the Office of Adult Education within one year of hire in order to maintain the position. This position is a grant-funded position through the Adult Education Section of the Division of Workforce Service.


Essential Functions
The career coach will support WAGE certificate completion activities of Adult Ed learners and
work with Adult Ed learners to determine appropriate assistance using activities such as the following:
Meeting one-on-one with students to determine academic and career goals.
Assigning career interest inventory activities for learners to determine career-related interests.
Providing information about local or area post-secondary opportunities or employment.
Improve participants resume writing and interviewing skills.
Assist students in understanding soft skills and how they are important to workplace success.

The career coach will also be responsible for
Maintaining and submitting complete and accurate records for use in generating monthly quarterly and annual reports.
Attendance and participation at local staff informational and professional meetings related to the Adult Education program as assigned by the program director.
Fostering relationships with local business workforce agencies and community partners to enhance the Adult Education program goals.
Distributing Adult Education promotional material to business and industry leaders for outreach.
Participate in job or career fairs as assigned in our program service areas.
Maintaining the confidentiality of client/student records and any other client-related personal information
Connecting Adult Education learners to local community resources to reduce barriers such as transportation childcare housing or counseling etc.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelors degree.

Minimum of one-year coaching experience or a combination of education training and experience which would lead to successful performance of the positions essential duties.

Strong communication skills including both written and oral with the ability to communicate with diverse ages and ethnicities of learners.

Basic digital literacy skills and ability to efficiently use technology to perform required tasks.

This position is grant-funded.

Additional Information:

$18.00Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kathryn Hopkins

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check sex offender registry check and drug screen. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Standing Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

No