The Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center, is accepting applications for the College and Career Coach position. The position is housed in the Office of Adult Education in Little Rock.

 

Job Summary Overview

The Career Coach will be responsible for teaching the Career Services Provider (CSP) Course, conducting and facilitating training and workshops, and providing technical support to adult education career coaches on various topics of career development, with practical methods for improving adult learners' skills in preparing for a career or post-secondary education or training.  One of the responsibilities of the Career Coach is to ensure that each program is prepared to provide information and guidance to adult students as they plan their educational and occupational futures. This person will also be responsible for identifying and developing a career readiness curriculum, software, and supplemental materials. Their duties also include working closely with the Director of Adult Education to determine areas for improvement, developing training courses, and establishing methods to track performance after completing training/workshops.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: (may include some of the following)

• Teach the Career Services Provider Course using lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, seminars, field assignments, and independent or group projects.
• Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and course outlines.
• Prepare, administer, and mark tests and papers to evaluate students’ progress.
• Present lectures and plan lessons and assignments.
• Provide technical assistance and program monitoring to Career Services Providers (CSPs) in the field.
• Act as a coach and mentor to CSPs to help improve their career advising and counseling techniques.
• Host workshops for the field that are related to career services, job search skills, resume, post-secondary education, etc.
• Maintain updated CSP resources in Canvas, including, but not limited to, post-secondary education and training, employment services, and life skills.
• Participate in division activities such as program reviews, administrators' meetings, special programs, etc., and other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related administrative, business, liberal arts, social science, and education discipline with one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Master’s preferred in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision. 
• Must possess excellent computer skills with a strong background in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and in public presentation settings.
• Candidate must possess certification as a Career Services Provider or must earn certification within one year of hire.
• Background check is required.

 

Requirements and Skills

• Excellent communication, writing, speaking, and training skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Willing to travel and attend required training.
• Experience with interest inventories and skills assessments.
• Experience developing career plans/portfolios.
• Experience working with adults.

 

Travel Required

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable, dependable transportation.

 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

(Contracted on a yearly basis contingent upon funding from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, Workforce Connection, Office of Adult Education, and external grants)