The School Counts! Counselor works under the supervision of the UACCM Vice Chancellor for Students Services and in coordination with the School Counts! Steering Committee.    The School Counts! Counselor is responsible for the daily activities associated with administering and promoting the School Counts! Initiative, with the mission of developing a community culture that values and promotes education and lifelong learning, which will ensure a better-prepared workforce for Conway County.  This position is funded by a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and is subject to the terms of the grant.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducts and coordinates educational activities for Conway County K-12 students that promote the core values of School Counts!, promotes School Counts! at school functions, works with school counselors to identify at-risk students and engage these students in the importance of education, and makes presentations and promotes School Counts! to area schools and civic organizations.

Successful candidates must have the ability to speak in public and work cooperatively with community members to promote the School Counts! Initiative.

Minimum qualifications:  The formal education of a bachelor’s degree in counseling, counselor education, education, business, or a related field; and a commitment to promoting the link between education and a better quality of life for Conway County residents.

Applicants should submit a state of Arkansas application form, cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of college transcripts, and a list of at least three professional references.  Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

The Career Pathways Administrative Support/Data Intake Specialist works under the supervision of the Career Pathways Director.  Job responsibilities include performing general clerical duties, completing intake forms and reports for the Career Pathways program, answering calls and greeting visitors, filing and operating office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to type 45 words per minute, word processing experience and related computer skills—including Microsoft Word, excellent organizational skills, ability to work well with students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and a high school diploma or GED.  Associate degree in business or a related field preferred.

Review of applications will begin on March 8, and will continue until positions are filled.  Please submit letter of application, college transcripts, and resume with professional references.

The Career Pathways Career Facilitator works under the direction of the CPI Director.  Duties include the following: coordinating support services to Career Pathways eligible students, including testing, advising, job readiness training, career assessment and counseling, and referral to other agencies as required; serving as the case manager for the program; working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Workforce Services, Workforce Investment Board, and other social service agencies and community-based and faith-based organizations to identify and enroll TEA and serve TEA clients; and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.  Salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. 

Review of applications will begin on March 8, and will continue until positions are filled.  Please submit letter of application, college transcripts, and resume with professional references.

The Care Giver III works under the supervision of the Director of the Child Study Center.  Duties include caring for the children; maintaining paperwork; cleaning day care areas; and conducting developmentally appropriate activities. 

Minimum Requirements include one year of formal early childhood training or the CDA credentials.  Associate’s degree preferred; plus one year of experience in child care.  Position is available immediately.  Salary will be based on the State of Arkansas’ Employee Compensation Plan. 

Applicants should submit a state of Arkansas application form, resume, unofficial copies of college transcripts, and a list of at least three professional references including the names of immediate supervisors.  Review of applications will begin on Feb. 15th, and continue until the position is filled. 

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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 Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) LPN/LVN-to-RN program is accepting applications for a full-time theory instructor/state clinical evaluator position.  This is a 12-month position, 40 hours/week. Position includes competitive salary and benefit package.  This position will be housed at the ARNEC-member college closest to the instructor’s residence.

ARNEC is a consortium of six Arkansas community colleges:  ASU-Newport, Black River, Cossatot Community College, Ozarka College, South Arkansas Community College, and the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. 

Requirements:

• Hold a valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license.
• Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing.  
• Must be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, principles, and policies in all fields of nursing.
• Must have at least one (1) year of clinical nurse experience; preferred nursing education experience.
• Maintain educational and clinical competencies in areas of instructional responsibilities.
• Travel required and some weekend work.

Application Deadline:
Until position is filled.

Application Process:
Application requests and returns should be directed to Human Resource Office, CCCUA, P.O. Box 960, De Queen, AR 71832, 870-584-4471, ext. 102, lbell@cccua.edu.  Applications can be downloaded at http://cccua.edu, Employment Opportunities in drop down box.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is an EEO/ADA/AA employer.  Qualified minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has part-time faculty positions available in the following areas:  Computer Applications, English, mathematics, biological and physical sciences, art, music, history, psychology, sociology, American Government, speech, education, business, and nursing. The college is also seeking a broadly trained human geographer to teach Regional Geography of the World   Opportunities for part-time faculty may include day, evening, and online courses. 

Minimum requirements:  For college-transfer courses, Master’s degree in teaching field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching field.  Previous teaching experience is highly desirable. 

Interested applicants should submit letter of application, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three professional references to the address below.   The resume should include the names of immediate supervisors in previous positions.