100 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
Announcement of Vacancy
WORKFORCE CAREER COACH
(Education Support Specialist III - 29144)
PAY BAND 4 - SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
PAUL D. CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DESCRIPTION:
Paul D. Camp Community College 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) at each of Virginia’s 23 community
colleges.
The Career Coach will assist students with career and educational planning services, program
admissions, financial aid, work experiences, and job placement. In addition, the position will
support student persistence and program completion by implementing retention strategies,
assisting students in overcoming barriers to success, and connecting students to supportive services
in their region, including the services of the one stop career centers, as appropriate.
The position will assist with the completion of non-credit financial aid and scholarship applications,
eligibility determinations for programs and funding, as well as other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the workforce system and support resources, as
well as experience in accessing supportive services for clients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field; a valid
driver’s license; and reliable means of personal transportation.
Current completion of the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program or successful completion of
the program within a reasonable time frame after employment.
Excellent communication skills and the demonstrated the ability to collaborate with community
college and workforce partners and employers.
The Workforce Career Coach must have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Career assessment
• Development of individual action plans
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Job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills
Communicating and building networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders
Working with employers for job referrals, work experience or placement
Workforce development programs (e.g. WIOA, RVHI) and credentials
Labor market information
Student resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG, FANTIC) and supportive services
Listening and helping skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Working with individuals from under-served populations
Data systems, operations, and linkages
Microsoft Office and social media
*Travel may be required to provide coaching services or to meet with stakeholders.*
APPLICATION PROCESS: You will need to submit an online application for this position by visiting
the following web site: http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. Only applications submitted
through this site will be accepted. Complete application packages must include: an online
application, cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts (if applicable), names of three
professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers. All documentation must
be uploaded in the application process. Incomplete application packages will not be accepted.
Faxed or e-mailed applications and/or supplemental documents will not be accepted. There is a
5 day minimum posting requirement for classified positions. Faculty recruitment may remain
open for 30 days or more.
Paul D. Camp Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin,
marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or against
otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or other non-merit factors in its programs and
activities.