Jag College Career Coach

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4810381 Jag College Career Coach Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via http://myapps.microsoft.com/, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position 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. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839. Department: JAG & Career Coach Program Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The College Career Coach reports to the Director of JAG and Career Coach Programs and is responsible for providing services for the Jobs for Arkansas Graduates (JAG) College Success Program to area high school JAG participants, JAG graduates, students aging out of foster care, and/or students with a disability. This is a 12-month, grant-funded position. This position has three primary roles: 1. Identify high school students who have articulated aspirations in fields of interests aligned with higher education opportunities available through the College and connect those students to the enrollment process at the College through supported, ongoing facilitation. 2. Primarily support JAG graduates enrolled at the College, but also potentially other students identified as being at-risk of dropping out before attaining a degree, to ensure they stay enrolled successfully. The College Career Coach would work one-on-one with students to identify any challenges they may face to attaining a degree and serve as a liaison to specific services/supports to ensure those challenges are overcome. 3. Develop individualized post-college transition plans for JAG students while still enrolled at the College, but also potentially general population students, to ensure all students have a plan that will take them through graduation and into the workforce. This work will include making sure the students are aware of the current demands of job market, and the skills required to meet those demands. General Responsibilities: 1. The College Career Coach will have a leadership role in the design, facilitation and implementation of direct services to ensure students are supported during ritical transition periods, including from high school into college and from college into the workforce. 2. Collaborate with high school Career Coaches, JAG specialists, teachers, counselors, and administrators to identify students in their junior and senior years of high school to begin the process of relationship development to support the transition process to postsecondary education to the College. 3. Provide early outreach to students and their adult support networks with information about the importance of post-secondary training or education. 4. Create a learning community among the students being served through this program, that builds a sense of belonging and offers peer-to-peer mentoring and leadership development opportunities. 5. Provide information about career options, continued education pathways, educational requirements, and existing supporting resources (such a college application support, financial aid seminars, etc.). 6. Facilitate the development of individual graduation and continued education plans to include the best options to meet individual academic and post-secondary goals. 7. Coordinate postsecondary visits with school personnel and/or college access teams. 8. Work with guidance offices and College financial aid department to track FASFA PIN and FASFA application completion. 9. Facilitate/connect/refer students to academic enrichment activities such as stud