What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Academic Coach Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 287W0034 Agency Mountain Gateway Community College Division Mountain Gateway Community College (Div) Work Location Alleghany - 005 Hiring Range $16.00 to $22.00 an hour (depending upon education and experience) Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting Full Time or Part Time Part 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 through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm some Fridays
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.
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
This grant funded position requires the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Required in education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a TRIO program, academic support program or a similar program for disadvantaged college students.
TBD
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number WGE_2467P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/01/2025 Job Close Date 04/07/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.mgcc.edu/jobs Contact Name Email 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 (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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83897
Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm some Fridays
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.
- Advise students individually and/or with groups regarding core and/or major requirements, class selection, academic policies and procedures
- Assist students in identifying short-term and long-term goals
- Administer assessments of academic and nonacademic barriers, careers, etc.
- Monitor students academic progress through faculty alerts and individual meetings
- Facilitate financial aid and economic literacy activities including assisting with FAFSA completion and submission.
- Perform program recruitment activities
- Present workshops to program participants
- Effectively maintain a caseload of program participants and provide them with services and activities as indicated through assessments
- Document services to ensure compliance, confidentiality, and privacy in accordance with FERPA
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and facilitation skills
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
This grant funded position requires the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Required in education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a TRIO program, academic support program or a similar program for disadvantaged college students.
- Experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants
- Knowledge of academic advising, and college, career, financial aid and economic literacy activities and related services for low-income and first-generation college students.
- Knowledge of documenting services to ensure compliance, confidentiality, and privacy in accordance with FERPA.
- Ability to effectively maintain a caseload of Project Participants and provide them with services and activities as indicated on their Individual Action Plan.
- Ability to effectively instruct adult learners and the academically under-prepared and track academic progress as indicated on their Academic Progress Plans.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
TBD
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number WGE_2467P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/01/2025 Job Close Date 04/07/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.mgcc.edu/jobs Contact Name Email 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 (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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83897
Salary : $16 - $22
