Academic/Career Advisor for Skilled & Technical Sciences and Professional Studies

Company: University of Arkansas
Location: De Queen
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Academic Affairs

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:

Academic Services

Department's Website:

https://www.cccua.edu/jobs

Summary of Job Duties:

This person will coordinate a comprehensive system of career guidance and advisement, which includes UA Cossatot (UAC) services that support student achievement and local and state services that support student job placement.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Guides Skilled & Technical Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, and Agriculture students through their chosen programs of study to graduation and on to job placement.
• Advises assigned students using the appropriate UAC degree plan.
• Refers students to appropriate UAC support groups that fit their individual needs.
• Maintains secure, accurate, and confidential records concerning each student.
• Works with the UAC Director of High School Programs and area high school Career Coaches and guidance counselor to identify seniors interested in UAC STS programs of study.
• Works the UAC Public Services & Workforce Development Department to maintain a data base of area industry listings for student job placement.
• Assists students with job searches in their last semesters before graduating.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of Carl Perkins funding

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years' experience in educational environment preferred
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training Certificate or obtain one within a year of employment.
• Frequent travel between campuses

NOTE: Position will be located/housed at UA Cossatot campus nearest to chosen applicant.

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated resume, copy of official or unofficial transcript, and copies of any industry certifications held. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

Salary Information:

$40,000 annually with an excellent benefits package

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Additional Information:

Salary is $40,000 annually, offered with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and life and Long and Short Term Disability insurances, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and educational assistance for employees and their dependents.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or kplunk@cccua.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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. 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, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

No

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