Career Coach

02/28/2027

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

The Career Coach reports to the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College and is responsible for providing services to students located at a Little Rock School District High School. This is a 12-month position. More information can be found by visiting uaptc.edu/career-coach

General Responsibilities
1. Providing early outreach to low-income students with information about the importance of postsecondary education, as well as accurate information on how to prepare, apply, and pay for it.
2. Providing interest inventories and skills assessments to assist individuals in making informed career decisions.
3. Facilitating the development of individual career plans and portfolios.
4. Assisting students with enrolling in education or training programs.
5. Providing information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements. Providing opportunities for job shadowing, mentoring, internships, visits to business and industry, and other career awareness activities.
6. Providing or connecting low-income students to support services that will ease the transition to postsecondary education.
7. Connecting educationally disadvantaged students to “bridge programs” that teach basic academic skills in the context of training for advancement to better jobs and postsecondary education.
8. Connecting students to academic enrichment activities such as study groups, tutoring, and workshops on study skills
9. Providing a continuum of career guidance to ease the transition from middle school to high school to postsecondary education or training and ultimately to the workplace.
10. Complete reporting related to student interaction, progression, and contacts.
11. Other duties may be assigned, which relate to the mission and goals of the Arkansas Works program.

1. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
2. Experience in higher education or a public school environment is preferred.
3. Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision.
4. Excellent computer skills with a strong background in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
5. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and in public presentation settings.
6. Background check required.

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
 

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. 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.

Commensurate with education and experience")

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Human Resources
humanresources@uaptc.edu

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.

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Standing, Walking

N/A