Career Coach - Batesville School District

University of Arkansas System • Batesville, AR

18d • Onsite

About The Position

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 [phone].

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Experience in higher education or a public-school environment

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level