Career Coach-Kirby High School

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Closing Date:

11/01/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

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:

High School Concurrent Programs

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position ensures that middle (grades 7 -12) and high school students attending an Arkansas high school have the opportunity and support needed to increase their knowledge, skills, and educational attainment necessary for education/training beyond high school and the workforce. By providing college and career guidance to the families eligible for these programs, the project directly addresses the needs of these populations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain records on all services and programs provided to students.
• Provide early outreach to low-income 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.
• Deliver interest inventories and skills assessments to assist individuals in making informed career decisions.
• Facilitate the development of individual career plans and portfolios.
• Assist students with enrolling in education or training programs.
• Provide information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements.
• Facilitate opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, internships, visit business and