PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87100

Tazewell, Virginia, United States

COUNSELING (Southwest Virginia)

Southwest Virginia Community College

Title: PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School

Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College

Location: Tazewell - 185

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $20.63 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with high school or college aged student
• Strong comfort level with technology in the workplace
• Experience with public speaking and/or giving presentations
• Demonstrated familiarity with career exploration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Considerations:

• Experience assisting students with college/job applications and financial aid
• VCCS Career Coach Credential
• Experience in a community college setting
• Experience using a case management system

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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