Adult Education Paraprofessional/De Queen Campus (Part-Time)
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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Posted Sep 11, 2026
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Job description
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Closing Date: 08/14/2026 Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term) 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. 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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website: Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (870) 584-1104. Department: Adult Education Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The part-time Paraprofessional assists in carrying out daily activities for the Adult Education program, will greet visitors and students, provide accurate information to the public, complete intake/registration on new students, administer Locator and Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Tests for placement and for progress, maintain student files and enter updated information or scores as necessary, monitor student sign-in sheets and calculate totals, assist students in computer lab with educational programs and job related activities, provide assistance to Adult Education instructors and staff, answer questions, assist with individualized tutoring as needed, schedule Official General Educational Development (GED) Ready Tests and the official GED Tests, attend required trainings and meetings, and other departmental duties as assigned/needed. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Must be proficient with computers and pay close attention to detail Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual preferred Must be friendly and approachable Must pass Criminal Background and Child Maltreatment Registry checks Additional Information: All applications must include a cover letter, resume, and copy of High School Diploma or GED. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position. Salary Information: $11.50 per hour; up to 28 hours per week Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Other (see special instructions for details), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must include a cover letter, resume, and copy of High School Diploma or GED. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position. Recruitment Contact Information: Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, 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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible: No