Posting Details
Posting Summary
| Working Title |
PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School |
| Role Title |
Education Support Spec III |
| Role Code |
29143 |
| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Pay Band |
04 |
| Position Number |
294W0216 |
| Agency |
Southwest Virginia Community College |
| Division |
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) |
| Work Location |
Tazewell - 185 |
| Hiring Range |
$20.63 per hour |
| Emergency/Essential Personnel |
No |
| EEO Category |
B-Professional |
| Full Time or Part Time |
Part Time |
| Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
No |
| Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
No |
| Work Schedule |
Monday through Friday day shift with some evenings required. Up to 29 hours per week. |
| Sensitive Position |
No |
| Job Description |
Southwest Virginia Community College (
SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia,
SWCC offers associate degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.
SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is looking for a part-time career coach to serve Ridgeview High School in the Southwest service area.
Virginia Community College System high school career coaches are community college employees who are based in local high schools to help high school students define their career aspirations and to learn about community college and other postsecondary programs. These programs may include apprenticeships and workforce training as well as other opportunities that can help students achieve their educational and financial goals.
The fundamental purpose of the
VCCS career coach program is to empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success in postsecondary education and training. While the day-to-day functions of a career coach vary, major responsibilities include:
- Assisting students with career exploration, career plans, and career assessments,
- Assisting students with post-secondary academic and/or training plans,
- Assisting students with activities related to successful movement into a career pathway and post-secondary education,
- Assisting students with dual-enrollment application and advisement,
- Assisting students with financial aid/scholarship applications,
- Easing the transition of students from high schools to postsecondary education and the skilled workforce,
- Assisting student with experiential learning opportunities,
- Communicating with parents regarding postsecondary education and career planning
|
| Special Assignments |
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. |
| KSA's/Required Qualifications |
- Demonstrated familiarity with VA Wizard, EMSI and other career exploration programs
- One year of experience working with high school or college aged students
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong comfort level with technology in the workplace
- Experience with public speaking and/or giving presentations
- Experience using a case management system
- Valid Driver's license
- Ability to travel as needed with occasional overnight stays for required meetings
|
| Additional Considerations |
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or a related field
- Experience as a high school career coach in the VCCS
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
VCCS Career Coach credential
|
| Operation of a State Vehicle |
No |
| Supervises Employees |
No |
| Required Travel |
Some travel may be required. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
WGE_2502P |
| Recruitment Type |
General Public - G |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |
|
| Job Open Date |
04/24/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
05/08/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Agency Website |
www.sw.edu |
| Contact Name |
HR |
| Email |
hr@sw.edu |
| Phone Number |
276-964-7333 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their
AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (
DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (
DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the
AHP if they also provide an
AHP Letter. To request an
AHP Letter, use this link:
https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call
DARS at 800-552-5019, or
DBVI at 800-622-2155 |
| Additional Information |
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| Background Check Statement Disclaimer |
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ |
| EEO Statement |
The Virginia Community College System (
VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. |
| ADA Statement |
The Virginia Community College System (
VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (
ADA and
ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. |
| E-Verify Statement |
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. |
| Quicklink for Posting |
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84564 |
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Southwest Virginia Community College
$20.63 / hr
Apr 24, 2025