Project Coordinator

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System.  The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions, a teaching hospital, five community colleges, two schools of law, a presidential school, a residential math and science high school, and an online university, as well as divisions of agriculture, archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for the position currently available at UACCHT including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Adult Education Division

Summary of Job Duties:

Reports to Adult Education Director
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To serve SNAP E&T clients in assigned counties. The coordinator has a primary duty to provide career services to participants which will lead to improvements in their education levels or lead to employment or upskilling as needed. The coordinator's role is to help remove barriers to childcare, transportation, and other areas that will allow participants to improve self-sufficiency.
Successful candidates must complete the Career Service Provider (CSP) Course within one (1) year of hire.
Participants attending the Career Services Provider training must remain employed for at least one year following completion of the CSP course or reimburse the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center for the full tuition received unless the individual’s contract is not renewed because of a reduction in force. The local program will be responsible for initial course payment.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
•Ability to instruct adult participants and effectively manage classroom behavior.
•Ability to offer quality customer service to internal and external LEA clients.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.Serve as participant case coordinator and create individual client education/career plan.
2.Process weekly client referrals received from the SNAPWorks database.
3.Follow guidelines in DHS SNAP E&T Handbook and Manual.
4.Identify participant barriers and develop solutions to eliminate or reduce barriers.
5.Accurately maintain up-to-date participant files and community resource manuals.
6.Monitor participants’ monthly progress and provide steps to maintain successful progress.
7.Submit all required reports in a timely manner to the program director and state E&T coordinator.
8.Complete required career services provider training and utilize those skills to counsel and advise participants.
9. Communicate and collaborate with the director/staff to recognize participant achievement.
10. Visit local business and industry; Maintain an employment board with job leads for participants.
11. Use technology to assist students with job searches, post-secondary research, and career planning.
12. Utilize the LACES database information to stay abreast of participant attendance and academic progress.
13. Perform other duties and special projects assigned.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated each fiscal year in accordance with Adult
Education and UAHT (University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana) human resource policies.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required; three years of experience in program administration or related area preferred.

Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

$40,000.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Wendy Jones
870-722-8176

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes