What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Career Coach position at Danville Community College?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Workforce Career Coach
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
27900001
Agency
Danville Community College
Division
Danville Community College (Div)
Work Location
Danville - 590
Hiring Range
43,000-$53,000
Emergency / Essential Personnel
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm.
This is a face-to-face position in the Workforce Services division of the college.
Sensitive Position
Job Description
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Danville Community College (DCC) is seeking an energetic, innovative and student-focused Workforce Career Coach to work with students interested in noncredit, high-demand credentials associated with the Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG).
The Workforce Career Coach will recruit and assist students through a non-credit program that leads to high-demand employment.
Duties include :
- Recruiting students of all ages and backgrounds
- Career and educational planning
- Program admissions
- Financial Aid
- Work experiences
- Job placement
- Key data to Workforce Educational System (WES) non-credit software management system
- Support student persistence and program completion by implementing retention strategies
- Assisting students in overcoming barriers to success and connecting students to supportive services in the region, including the services of the One-Stop Career Centers, as appropriate
- Assisting with the completion of non-credit financial aid and scholarship applications, eligibility determinations for programs and funding, as well as other duties, as assigned
- Participating in ongoing professional development to advance the college mission and initiatives
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
Minimum Qualifications :
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the workforce system and support resources available for student success and must have knowledge of and skills in the following areas :
Additional Considerations
Please attach Virginia Career Coach certification or any other relevant certifications as supporting documents if applicable.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Supervises Employees
Required Travel
Some travel may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3261P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01 / 29 / 2025
Job Close Date
02 / 27 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.danville.edu
Contact Name
Rachel Rimel
rachel.rimel@danville.edu
Phone Number
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
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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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 / 76923
Salary : $43,000 - $53,000
