Closing Date:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is a comprehensive community college committed to providing learning experiences that improve the lives of those we serve.
UACCB provides affordable access to technical education and college transfer programs that meet the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas.These programs are provided to the traditional college student as well as to high school students through a state approved Secondary Area Career Center.The College also promotes economic development and an enhanced quality of life for the community through adult education, developmental education, customized business and industry training, and continuing education programs.
UACCB's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities within a supportive learning environment. We promote success through community partnerships, responsive programs, and an enduring commitment to improvement.
Thank you for your interest.We hope you will be joining us soon!
After reviewing the Job Duties and Qualifications listed below, click the Apply button at the top of the page to begin the application process.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process or for general application assistance, please contact the Human Resource Office at (870) 612-2045.
Career Coaches
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Basic Functions
The Career Coach provides comprehensive college and career readiness services to students at a local school district. The position focuses on early outreach, career exploration, postsecondary planning, and student support to ensure successful transitions from secondary education to postsecondary education, training, or the workforce.
25% College and Career Readiness
Provide early outreach to students regarding the importance of postsecondary education and skills training.
Deliver accurate information on how to prepare for, apply to, and pay for postsecondary education.
Provide information on careers, career pathways, and required education or training.
Offer a continuum of career guidance to support transitions from middle school to high school, postsecondary education or training, and ultimately the workforce.
25% Career Exploration & Planning
Administer interest inventories and skills assessments to support informed career decision-making.
Facilitate the development of individual career plans and career portfolios.
Coordinate career awareness activities such as job shadowing, mentoring, internships, work-based learning and visits to business and industry.
25% Student Support & Academic Enrichment
Connect low-income students to support services that ease the transition to postsecondary education.
Connect educationally disadvantaged students to bridge programs that strengthen academic skills while preparing them for career advancement and postsecondary education.
Link students to academic enrichment opportunities such as tutoring, study groups, and study skills workshops.
Connect high school students to early college programs, Advanced Placement classes, and academic and career and technical education (CTE) and concurrent-credit enrollment.
Offer programs and services that will influence and improve high school and community college students' persistence and graduation rates
15% Reporting & Program Support
Complete required reporting related to student interactions, contacts, and progression.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and goals of the Division of Career and Technical Education Career Coach Program and the institutions you serve, within grant parameters.
10% Postsecondary Enrollment & Testing Support
Assist students with enrollment in postsecondary education or training programs.
Support students in completing college applications, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Arkansas SAMS application, and related requirements.
Facilitate or support collegiate placement testing, including the ACT and Accuplacer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Principles and practices of secondary and post-secondary education including but not limited to graduation requirements, college recruitment and student services, financial aid, and college admissions processes.
Federal, state, and local policies and regulations affecting higher education (e.g., FERPA, ADA/Section 504, Title IV).
Use of institutional research, data analysis, and performance metrics for planning and evaluation.
Workforce development, transfer pathways, dual enrollment, and community partnerships.
Skills
Strong communication—oral, written, and interpersonal—with diverse audiences.
Conflict resolution, negotiation, and consensus building.
Team Orientation
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Material Resource Management
Social Perceptiveness
Use of Presentation Technology
Record Keeping
Data Entry
Abilities
Manage multiple initiatives and complex projects/events simultaneously
Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
Adapt to changing enrollment trends, workforce needs, and policy environments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Excellent computer skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and in public presentation settings
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Experience in higher education or a public-school environment
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$39,000
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:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Human Resources
hr@uaccb.edu
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.
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
UACCB 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 and a sex offender registry check for all applicants. 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 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 application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Repetitive Motion
Yes
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
