What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Career Coach position at Paul D. Camp Community College?
Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.
This is a professional position working closely with high school personnel, community college stakeholders, and business/industry to help secondary students easily transition to postsecondary education and successful career pathways.
The role of the HSCC supports the mission of the College and helps high school students define their career aspirations and to explore community college, including PDCCC, and other postsecondary programs, including apprenticeships and workforce training, that can help students achieve their educational, career, and financial goals.
This position is based at Camp’s Center at Smithfield. This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability.
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.
- Extensive experience in the areas of Student Personnel Services, Education, Psychology, Human Services, and/or training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counselling and/or career development theory with emphasis on adolescents and career development.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing experiential group instruction.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; effective in communicating with students, administrative staff, faculty, and parents.
- Skilled in using computer software, Internet for communication, data collection, and research.
- Organization and data collection skills to track students who receive services; able to interpret and report data as required.
- Knowledge of student information systems with ability to record and access information.
- Ability to create, plan, organize and implement initiatives.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the community college mission, particularly as it relates to enrolment and support services.
- Ability to advise students of diverse backgrounds and needs in a high school or higher education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain complex rules and regulations and/or respond to routine inquiries regarding enrollment services functions such as admissions, registration or financial aid.
- Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws related to college enrollment services program, record retention, and release of confidential data.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to work flexible schedule that might include evenings, and travel to and from campuses, high schools, and employer partners in our service region for outreach services and follow-up services.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all constituents and stakeholders.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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/
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.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000