Career Coach

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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position 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. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839. Department: UAPTC | JAG & Career Coach Program Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Career Coach reports to the Director of JAG and Career Coach Programs at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. There will be one Career Coach at Jacksonville High School and one Career Coach at Jacksonville Lighthouse Academies High School. This is a 12-month position. More information can be found by visiting uaptc.edu/career-coach General Responsibilities 1. Providing early outreach to low-income students with information about the importance of postsecondary education, as well as accurate information on how to prepare, apply, and pay for it. 2. Providing interest inventories and skills assessments to assist individuals in making informed career decisions. 3. Facilitating the development of individual career plans and portfolios. 4. Assisting students with enrolling in education or training programs. 5. Providing information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements. Providing opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, internships, visits to business and industry, and other career awareness activities. 6. Providing or connecting low-income students to support services that will ease the transition to postsecondary education. 7. Connecting educationally disadvantaged students to “bridge programs” that teach basic academic skills in the context of training for advancement to better jobs and postsecondary education. 8. Connecting students to academic enrichment activities such as study groups, tutoring, and workshops on study skills 9. Providing a continuum of career guidance to ease the transition from middle school to high school to postsecondary education or training and ultimately to the workplace. 10. Complete reporting related to student interaction, progression, and contacts. 11. Other duties may be assigned, which relate to the mission and goals of the Arkansas Works program. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. 2. Experience in higher education or a public school environment is preferred. 3. Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision. 4. Excellent computer skills with a strong background in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 5. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and in public presentation settings. 6. Background check required. Additional Information: Salary Information: $38,000 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Contact Information: Human Resources humanresources@uaptc.edu Phone: (501) 812-2839 Fax: (501) 812-2389 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere. No person at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct under any education program or activity. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. 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. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Standing, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. 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