United States Job Openings

Danville Community College

Workforce Career Coach

Danville

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Posting Summary

Working Title

Workforce Career Coach

Role Title

Education Support Spec III

Role Code

29144-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

Position Number

27900001

Agency

Danville Community College

Division

Danville Community College (Div)

Work Location

Danville - 590

Hiring Range

$43,000-$53,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

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?

Work Schedule

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.

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. 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

Additional Considerations

Currently holds a Virginia Career Coach certification

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

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_3261P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/28/2024

Job Close Date

09/26/2024

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Rachel Rimel

Email

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

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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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.

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