FastForward/G3 Career Coach

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title FastForward/G3 Career Coach Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 294R0022 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range $41,655 to $43,477 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
M-F, 7:45a to 4:30p with occasional evening & weekend hours
Sensitive Position No 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’s 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 seeking to hire a G3 Success Advisor for its Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division. This position will work with the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education to proactively serve potential and current students with identifying career and program pathways that align with their personal goals. In addition, this position will assist students with registration and on-boarding for programs as well as maintaining contact with the students after enrollment is complete. This position will communicate regularly with students, maintain records of student outreach and other interactions, make connections to available college and community support services, and assist with academic interventions when necessary.
The primary role of this position is to assist with on-boarding and supporting students in Workforce programs
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

• Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others each their educational goals;
• Experience working with racially, ethnically, economically and age diverse individuals;
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students;
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Effective problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Proficient in use of technology, including Microsoft Office and Google docs;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team;
• Desire to learn and grow as professional needs arise;
• Must be caring, organized, communicative, and flexible.

Additional Considerations

• Work experience in a higher education setting in advising or coaching, knowledge of financial aid and scholarship information, and working knowledge of PeopleSoft and Navigate
• Knowledge of workforce-to-academic program pathways

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel is required with this position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3254P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/26/2024 Job Close Date 09/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.sw.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email human.resources@sw.edu Phone Number 276.964.7339 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

To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
Additional Information
For more information, please see the Opportunity Profile .

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.