College and Career Coach

Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center in Little Rock is seeking a College and Career Coach to lead Career Services Provider instruction and mentor CSPs. The role resides in the Office of Adult Education and requires strong teaching, curriculum development, and training skills.

The candidate will develop course materials, administer assessments, and host related workshops while maintaining updated career resources in Canvas. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in administrative, business, liberal arts, social science or education with one year related experience; Master’s preferred.
• Highly motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public presentation skills.
• Certification as a Career Services Provider or earning it within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach Career Services Provider Course using lectures, demos, discussions, and projects.
• Develop curricula, teaching materials, outlines, and assessments.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and papers; evaluate progress.
• Present lectures; plan lessons and assignments.
• Provide technical assistance and program monitoring to CSPs in the field.
• Mentor CSPs to improve career advising and counseling techniques.
• Host workshops on career services, job search skills, resumes, and post-secondary education.
• Maintain CSP resources in Canvas and update career-related materials.
• Participate in division activities and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Training skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Canvas

Job description

Se Arkansas Ed Service Co-Op Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center - Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Summary Overview

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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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)

Job Details

Job ID: 5985829

Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marsha Linn , Director
• Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]