College and Career Coach- El Dorado

Job Summary:

The College and Career Coach position is a full-time, 12-month, grant funded position located within the El Dorado High School. This position will report to the Director of Career Services at SouthArk and will work collaboratively with the El Dorado School District in providing college and career guidance to students in the middle and high schools. The Arkansas Career Coach program provides assistance and information for resources in the areas of: academic tutoring, career counseling, college preparation and admission, financial aid guidance, mentoring, and other supports necessary for postsecondary education/training access, retention, and success. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: Annual salary of $50,000. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include but are not limited to the following:

· Meeting the objectives set forth by the Arkansas College and Career Coach Program

· Providing early outreach to students and their parents with information about the importance of postsecondary education, as well as accurate information on how to prepare, apply, and pay for it.

· Providing interest inventories and skills assessments to assist individuals in making informed career decisions

· Providing information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements

· Connecting high school students to early college programs, advanced placement classes, and academic and career and technical education (CTE) and concurrent-credit enrollment

· Providing a continuum of career guidance to ease the transition of students from middle school to high school to postsecondary education or training and ultimately to the workplace

· Maintaining accurate daily records on all services and programs provided to students

· Providing a calendar of upcoming events and activities to college and school administrators including changes to schedule and calendars

· Working with business/industry partners to identify career opportunities within the state and region

· Traveling to state meetings, workshops, and college updates hosted throughout the state

· Submitting monthly and yearly reports as required

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent oral, written, non-verbal communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Leadership skills

· Ability to effectively utilize technology

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, counseling, social work or related field. Candidate must have a Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Credential. If the desired individual does not hold a CDF credential, they may be considered on the basis of obtaining the credential within a year of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, counseling, social work or related field. Candidate must have a Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Credential. If the desired individual does not hold a CDF credential, they may be considered on the basis of obtaining the credential within a year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting; with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000