Project Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•Texarkana, AR

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About The Position

The Project Coordinator serves SNAP E&T clients in assigned counties and reports to the Adult Education Director. The primary purpose of the role is to provide career services that help participants improve their education, obtain employment, or upskill. The coordinator also helps participants address barriers such as childcare and transportation to support greater self-sufficiency. The successful candidate must complete the Career Service Provider (CSP) Course within one year of hire. Participants in the training must remain employed for at least one year after completing the course or reimburse the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center for the full tuition received, unless their contract is not renewed because of a reduction in force. The local program pays the initial course cost. Performance is evaluated each fiscal year under Adult Education and UAHT human resource policies. The position requires a criminal background check; the institution’s screening process also includes a sex offender registry check and drug screen. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to instruct adult participants and effectively manage classroom behavior.
Ability to provide quality customer service to internal and external LEA clients.
Complete the Career Service Provider (CSP) Course within one year of hire.
Remain employed for at least one year following CSP course completion or reimburse the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center for the full tuition received, unless the contract is not renewed because of a reduction in force.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in program administration or a related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as participant case coordinator and create individual education and career plans.
Process weekly client referrals received through the SNAPWorks database.
Follow the guidelines in the DHS SNAP E&T Handbook and Manual.
Identify participant barriers and develop solutions to eliminate or reduce them.
Maintain accurate, current participant files and community resource manuals.
Monitor participants’ monthly progress and provide steps to help maintain successful progress.
Submit required reports on time to the program director and state E&T coordinator.
Complete required career services provider training and use the skills to counsel and advise participants.
Communicate and collaborate with the director and staff to recognize participant achievement.
Visit local businesses and industries and maintain an employment board with job leads for participants.
Use technology to assist students with job searches, post-secondary research, and career planning.
Use LACES database information to track participant attendance and academic progress.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects.