Career Coach-Blevins

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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 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:
Enrollment Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Career Coach reports to the Dean of Enrollment Management and works in a team environment with the counselor and principal of the school district the position serves. The position will work with the Blevins School District and duties will include providing early outreach to low-income students and their parents with information about the importance of postsecondary education, as well as accurate information on how to prepare, apply, and pay for it; providing interest inventories and skills assessments to assist individuals in making informed career decisions; facilitating the development of individual career plans and portfolios; assisting students with enrolling in education or training programs; providing information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements; and connecting high school students to early college programs, Advanced Placement classes, and academic and career and technical education (CTE) and concurrent-credit enrollment.
The successful candidate will spend the majority of her/his time at the Blevins High School campus during the academic year but will also attend regular meetings and complete some assignments on the UA Hope campus. The position will require some evening hours and travel between the college campus and school district. The position is provisional and grant funded. The grant that funds this position is awarded on an annual basis.
Meeting performance goals determined by Arkansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) are instrumental in maintaining grant approval each year. The following chart indicates the goals set for the 2024-2025 academic year. Targets have been set based on the overall state program’s achievement and reasonable expectations. Data collected for AY 2024 will be used to evaluate program’s achievement of target outcomes. If the program’s outcomes fall below the target, the program will be required to participate in tiered-support to address deficit areas. If the program’s outcomes fall more than 10% below target, the guarantee may lose eligibility for future funding.
Student Contacts AY 2024 First Quarter Program Target AY 2024 Program Target
Grades 8-9 20% 80%
Grade 10 21.25% 85%
Grade 11 22.5% 90%
Grade 12 25% 100%

Qualifications:

A bachelor degree from an accredited institution; excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technology skills

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$35,000.00

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:

Kathryn Hopkins
870-722-8164

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:
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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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 applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Hearing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes