College and Career Coach

Se Arkansas Ed Service Co-Op•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The College and Career Coach position is housed in the Office of Adult Education in Little Rock. The role teaches the Career Services Provider (CSP) Course, conducts training and workshops, and provides technical support to adult education career coaches on career development. The coach helps programs prepare to guide adult students as they plan their educational and occupational futures, and identifies and develops career-readiness curricula, software, and supplemental materials. The position works closely with the Director of Adult Education to identify areas for improvement, develop training courses, and establish ways to track performance after training and workshops. It also provides technical assistance and monitoring to CSPs in the field, mentors CSPs in career advising and counseling, hosts career-services workshops, and maintains CSP resources in Canvas. The position participates in division activities and performs other duties as assigned. A background check is required. The position is contracted on a yearly basis, contingent upon funding from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, Workforce Connection, Office of Adult Education, and external grants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related administrative, business, liberal arts, social science, or education discipline.
One year of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision.
Excellent computer skills, including a strong background in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and in public presentation settings.
Certification as a Career Services Provider, or ability to earn certification within one year of hire.
Excellent communication, writing, speaking, and training skills.
Willingness to travel and attend required training.
Experience with interest inventories and skills assessments.
Experience developing career plans or portfolios.
Experience working with adults.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Teach the Career Services Provider Course using lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, seminars, field assignments, and individual or group projects.
Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and course outlines.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and papers to evaluate students’ progress.
Present lectures and plan lessons and assignments.
Provide technical assistance and program monitoring to Career Services Providers in the field.
Coach and mentor Career Services Providers to improve their career advising and counseling techniques.
Host workshops on career services, job-search skills, resumes, post-secondary education, and related topics.
Maintain updated CSP resources in Canvas, including resources on post-secondary education and training, employment services, and life skills.
Work with the Director of Adult Education to identify areas for improvement, develop training courses, and establish methods to track performance after training and workshops.
Participate in division activities such as program reviews, administrators’ meetings, and special programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.