Project Coordinator

University of Arkansas•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 position’s primary purpose is to provide career services that help participants improve their education, obtain employment, or build skills. The coordinator also helps participants address barriers such as childcare and transportation to support self-sufficiency. Successful candidates must complete the Career Service Provider (CSP) Course within one year of hire. The local program pays the initial course cost. Following course completion, participants must remain employed for at least one year or reimburse the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center for the full tuition, unless their contract is not renewed because of a reduction in force. The position requires a bachelor’s degree. Three years of experience in program administration or a related area is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to instruct adult participants and manage classroom behavior. Benefits eligible: Yes. A background check is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated 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 Course within one year of hire.
Remain employed for at least one year after CSP course completion or reimburse the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center for the full tuition, 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.

Responsibilities

Serve as participant case coordinator and create individual client education and career plans.
Process weekly client referrals received from 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, up-to-date 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 acquired skills to counsel and advise participants.
Communicate and collaborate with the director and staff to recognize participant achievement.
Visit local businesses and industry 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.