PT Career Coach - Russell County Career and Technology Center

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86125
  • Tazewell, Virginia, United States
  • COUNSELING (Southwest Virginia)
  • Southwest Virginia Community College

Title: PT Career Coach - Russell County Career and Technology Center

Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College

Location: Tazewell - 185

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $20.63 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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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 the Russell County Career and Technology Center in the Southwest service area as part of the PATH initiative.

The fundamental purpose of the PATH CTC career coach position is to empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success with 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
  • Easing the transition of students from high schools to postsecondary education and the skilled workforce
  • Assisting students with activities related to successful movement into a career pathway and post-secondary education
  • Advising students for dual enrollment course selection
  • Providing students with financial aid/scholarship information
  • Assisting student with experiential learning opportunities
  • Communicating with parents regarding postsecondary education and career planning
  • Ability to travel as needed with occasional overnight stays for required meetings

Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) locations: Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap, or at any assigned location within our service area.
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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