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Posting Summary

Workforce Career Coach

Education Support Spec III

29144-SW

Nonexempt

04

27900001

Danville Community College

Danville Community College (Div)

Danville - 590

$43,000-$53,000

No

B-Professional

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?

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.

No

Job Description

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:

• Knowledge of, training, and/or work experience in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field.
• Pursue the Virginia Career Coach certification within 12 months of hire, with the goal of obtaining those credentials.
• Excellent communication skills and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all stakeholders to include the public, community colleges, workforce partners and employers.

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:

• Recruitment
• Coaching
• Career assessment
• Development of individual action plans
• Job search, resume writing, interview skills and professionalism
• Communicating and building networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders including employers and funding agencies
• Working with employers for job referrals, work experience or placement
• Working collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Workforce development programs (e.g. WIOA, RVHI) and credentials
• Labor market information analysis
• Student resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG, FANTIC) and supportive services
• Listening and helping skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Working with diverse populations and individuals from all ages and backgrounds
• Commitment to the community college mission
• Data systems, operations and linkages
• Microsoft Office and social media

• Currently holds a Virginia Career Coach certification

Please attach Virginia Career Coach certification or any other relevant certifications as supporting documents if applicable.

No

No

Some travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

CLS_3261P

General Public - G

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

08/28/2024

09/26/2024

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

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:

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

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.