Outreach/Support Coordinator

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Closing Date:

11/12/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

PWR | POWER Project Grant

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

To address persistent equity gaps and accelerate learning pathways, UA Cossatot launched the Program for Opportunity and Workforce Equity in the Region (POWER). This initiative is dedicated to supporting accelerated learning pathways and removing obstacles for students aspiring to enter the fields on nursing or education. We are seeking a dedicated individual who will focus on providing targeted assistance to LPN and RN students facing equity challenges. No experience in nursing is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Work collectively with other POWER staff members to help ensure successful completion of grant performance outcomes
• Facilitate and coordinate supportive services for participants preparing to become nurses
• Assess basic needs, work with participants to identify barriers to success, and coordinate services to help participants complete the program
• Conduct outreach to area schools and families to recruit and retain participants in the education and healthcare career pathways
• Ensure each participant’s case file is properly documented and kept up to date
• Attend required trainings and meetings