AmeriCorps Literacy andWork-Skills Tutor Reduced Half-Time Member (675-hours) Adult Education Department

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2402 North University Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Clerical 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:Adult Education ABE State Department's Website: https://uaptc.edu/adult-education Summary of Job Duties:o Recruit and Tutor a minimum of 10 unduplicated, economically disadvantaged adult learners in Basic Literacy and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) o Recruit and Train 5 new volunteer tutors for tutoring or assisting in providing workforce skills training. o Assist with the assessment of students o Assist at least 5 students in receiving WAGE certifications. o Provide a minimum of 5 community presentations to raise awareness about adult education and literacy. When called upon, Members may be asked to support disaster response and/or recovery efforts as needed by the State of Arkansas. In the event of a COVID-19 emergency declaration, Members may engage in the following activities: provide virtual tutoring support for students learning from home, plan and provide virtual mentoring activities, assist with classroom/equipment sanitization, assist with student health entry screening. Qualifications: oMust be 18 years or older when applying o Must have obtained a high school diploma, GED or working towards receiving it by the end of their first year of service o Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check Criteria o Knowledgeable of the adult education and literacy council missions o Will be required to complete Criminal History Background Checks o Reading Skills o Ability to meet and socialize with diverse groups o Ability to participate and speak at community events as a representative of their host site and AmeriCorps. o Maintain a flexible service schedule Additional Information: Must work 20 hours a wee The selected candidate will receive a stipend on the 15th and 30th of each month. The selected candidate will also be eligible for an education award. Salary Information: Stipend will be paid on the 15th and 30th of each month. An Educational award will be available. Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants Selected candidate will complete additional screening process for Arkansas Reads AmeriCorps Program. Recruitment Contact Information: Human Resources humanresources@uaptc.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere. 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 does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible:No