FastForward/G3 Career Coach

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title FastForward/G3 Career Coach Role Title Education Support Specialist III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 28200049 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $55,000 - $60,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No 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
daytime hours, Monday through Friday-this is not a remote position
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Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ). The scenic PVCC campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville (Greene County), the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville and at high school sites across the region. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.

The FastForward/G3 Career Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training and credential completion, identifying work-based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. Coaches will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one stop career centers, as appropriate. The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.

G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead) is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resident who qualifies for in-state financial aid and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. G3 can be used for designated programs in six of Virginia’s most in-demand industries, including Education, Healthcare, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Public Safety and Skilled Trades, Manufacturing & Construction.

Responsibilities:

• Outreach to individuals who indicate interest in FastForward and G3 programs
• Provide career assessments
• Develop individual action plans
• Use EAB Navigate for case management of students
• Assist students with job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills
• Communicate and build networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders
• Work with employers for job referrals, work experience or placement
• Connect students with workforce development programs (e.g. WIOA , RVHI ) and credentials
• Connect students with SNAP 50/50 AND Single Stop, when eligible
• Understand and use labor market information in order to assist students with making career decisions
• Connect students with resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG , FANTIC ) and supportive services
• Ensure scope of work honors our commitment to DEI principles.

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

• Applicable experience in a related field or a combination of comparable education and experience
• Knowledge of student barriers and current evidence-based solutions
• Experience working with diverse individuals and groups
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through
• Excellent listening and helping skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Understands needs of individuals from underserved populations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with changing priorities; and adhere to required timelines meeting work priorities and objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams, EAB Navigate and Canvas.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Desire to learn and grow as a professional

Additional Considerations

• Additional education in a related field, such as counseling, social services, or education
• Experience using Google Workspace, EAB Navigator and PeopleSoft SIS
• Work experience in a higher education, academic/career coaching, or academic advising is preferred

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3339P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/01/2024 Job Close Date 11/04/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email humanresources@pvcc.edu Phone Number 4349616567 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information

Piedmont Virginia Community College values the multicultural diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to creating and nurturing a campus environment which both welcomes and empowers all individuals. We recognize cultural differences of background, experience and national origin and we seek to promote a genuine understanding of an appreciation for these differences. We seek as well to recognize and promote the common bonds of humanity which cross the boundaries of cultural difference.

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis 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
TheVCCSis anEOEand 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
VCCSuses 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.