What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
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
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:
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 (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
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.
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