Immediate Supervisor: This position reports directly to the Director of Adult Education and Literacy
General Description: This a full-time, 40 hour per week grant-funded position that includes days, some evening hours, and weekends at ASU Mid-South campus and off-site locations that may include out-of-county travel and correctional facilities. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Career Coach assists the Adult Education Director in managing the SNAP clients & services, career and college planning activities, student engagement, and workforce training services for program participants.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate career and employability-specific courses
Create lesson plans that effectively utilize all materials and resources available to achieve the objectives of the curriculum
Evaluates adult understanding of the information and adjust instruction accordingly
Facilitate earning and growth by ensuring program participants are working towards their academic and career goals and reaching standards
Motivate learners to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
Document accurate records of attendance, behaviors and learning progress within all appropriate systems to ensure learners are receiving proper credits or certifications
Participates in career technical academic support programs, certification programs, and student professional organizations
Act as a substitute instructor as needed
• Conduct job coaching, career advising, and workforce development
Facilitate initial career assessments, student learning plans, student orientation, and college and career plan.
Utilize industry standards to advise Adult students toward careers of interest and of growth
Conduct industry-focused assessments of program participants to gauge their readiness in various career pathways
Meet frequently with Instructors and the Enrollment Coordinator to ensure collaborative case planning.
Be available to program participants who have completed active participation in the program to continue to assist in job coaching and advising as needed
Connect with local employers to create internships and long-term job placements for participants
• Offer academic support, college access, and post-secondary retention help
Work with Instructors to ensure adult learners develop and maintain their student learning plan
Provides college support for 1st-year college students
Support students one-on-one to maximize financial aid, minimize loan debt and make informed financial decisions about the best post-secondary option available
Empower students with the knowledge and skills to face future obstacles and access the financial aid that enables them to complete their degree with limited debt
Monitor academic progress and counseling focused on progress reports and report cards
Support and guide on the college enrollment process; begin support with navigating the ASU Mid-South, along with FAFSA application process with each eligible student
Model and teach effective problem solving, self-advocacy, academic mindset, self-regulation, persistence, and positive behavior to all students on caseload
Facilitate WAGE content implementation and other workforce services
Develop and execute a recruitment and retention plan.
• Engages in professional development for SNAP services, job enhancement, and growth
Attends conferences and/or workshops to learn about developing practices and program requirements.
Attends college advisory and registration meetings and other workshops related to student retention and success.
Completes the required number of professional hours for program compliance.
• Serve as a SNAP E&T Coordinator
Receive referrals from DHS
Serve as a participant coordinator which includes regular participant contact
Maintain participant files
Complete all required reports in a timely manner.
Conduct program outreach and enrollment
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, with two to three (2-3) years experience as a teacher or administrator in education or a related field required. Master’s degree in education, administration, or related field, with a valid Arkansas Teacher License, preferred. If not licensed in Adult Education, the selected applicant must obtain licensure within three years of employment and show progress toward certification annually.
Salary: $35,000 Actual salary Commensurate with education, experience, and credentials.
Required Application Materials:
Interested applicants should submit
(1) a letter of application, detailing interest and fit for the position
(2) a current resume
(3) a college transcript showing the highest degree earned
(4) a list of three professional references
(5) a completed ASU Mid-South Employment Application to the address below:
Arkansas State University Mid-South
ATTN: Human Resources
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-733-6719 (fax) or email to humanresources@asumidsouth.edu
All employees are required to submit to a pre-employment background check and a driver’s license review.
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers
