Pine Bluff Community Schools Site Coordinator

University of Arkansas System

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (education, social work, public health, or related field).
At least two (2) years of experience in public schools, youth development, or community engagement.
Knowledge of community school principles, whole-child strategies, and culturally responsive practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, build partnerships, and analyze data.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate health, mental health, and social services to remove barriers to learning.
Build and maintain partnerships with community agencies that provide counseling, trauma-informed care, food assistance, housing support, and other critical wraparound services.
Work with UAMS STARLITE, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, and other providers to expand telehealth, school-based clinics, and wellness programming.
Ensure services are culturally responsive, accessible, and aligned with student and family needs.
Collect and track data on service utilization and outcomes to measure impact.
Coordinate after-school, weekend, and summer learning programs, including enrichment in STEM, literacy, and arts.
Partner with Boys & Girls Club, UAPB, and local organizations to expand tutoring, mentoring, and youth leadership opportunities.
Integrate UAPB students into service-learning roles to provide academic support and mentoring.
Leverage Title I funds and community resources to increase access to expanded learning opportunities.
Establish and facilitate a School-Based Community Council that includes families, staff, students, and partners.
Support and assist the Mobile Parent Resource Center, offering Wi-Fi, laptops, books, GED/job readiness tools, and access to community agencies.
Support family engagement activities such as adult literacy workshops, financial education, and health fairs.
Build family leadership capacity by ensuring parents and guardians are decision-makers in planning and evaluation.
Strengthen partnerships with organizations such as 100 Families Jefferson County and United Way to provide holistic family support.
Collaborate with principals, teachers, and staff to embed the community schools' model into everyday practice.
Facilitate professional development for staff and partners on trauma-informed care, family engagement and equity.