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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
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.
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Department:
Student Affairs
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) is responsible for coordinating care and advocacy for students via the campus Early Alert system. The candidate is also responsible for coordinating student onboarding (New Student Orientation). The SAC works by fostering collaborative relationships across campus departments to create a sense of belonging and support for students experiencing mental health, medical, financial, or personal issues that put students at risk of failing semester courses or withdrawing from campus. The Student Assistance Coordinator is tasked with supporting UAPTC retention and completion rates by providing case management care through the institution’s Early Alert system. This position reports directly to the Dean of Student Affairs.
Skills
The Student Assistance Coordinator should demonstrate effective communication that foster support through campus and community referrals to agencies and departments that aid and address the many challenges students may face. The candidate should also demonstrate a basic understanding of mental health and medical responses that are effective when intervening in behavioral issues that may impact academic progress. The candidate should have a firm method for organizing their work and events.
Duties
The Student Assistance Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:
• Responding to Faculty, Staff, and Student reports submitted to the Early Alert system.
• Coordinate and oversee UAPTC New Student Orientation and student onboarding.
• Assigning and following-up on interventions that assist students experiencing academic, medical, financial, or personal struggles preventing academic success.
• Tracking and Coordinating data related to UAPTC’s Early Alert System.
• Navigating and tracking systems, resources, and procedures that guide students through the campus policies that offer pathways to success.
• Provide regular trainings that inform Faculty and Staff of the Early Alert system and the benefits demonstrated by its effective use on campus.
• Coordinate and regularly update materials and documents utilized by campus and community support systems.
• Provide assistance to the office of Academic Advising & Career Services as an Academic Advisor during peak registration seasons.
• Work from two campus locations (UAPTC North Campus & UAPTC South Campus), when needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in College Counseling, Social Work, or another related field
- Minimum of 2 years combined experience working in Higher education and/or Secondary Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in College Counseling, Social Work, or another related field (or currently in progress of completing a Master’s Degree).
- 4 years combined experience working in Higher Education and/or Secondary Education.
- Experience coordinating care as a Social Worker, Case Management, or Counselor.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Contact Information:
Joshua Engle, Dean of Student Affairs, 501-812-2211
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, 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, Reaching, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes