Adult Career Coach - Williamsburg, United States - Virginia Community Colleges

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Working Title Adult Career Coach Role Title Education Coordinator I Role Code 29131-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 293W0326 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Williamsburg - 830 Hiring Range $24/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part 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, between the hours of 9 am - 3 pm. No more than 29 hours per week. Some nights and weekends may be required.
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Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the civic and economic vitality of the Peninsula community through high quality education and workforce training, excellent services, and innovative partnerships. Thomas Nelson Community College is committed to creating and sustaining learning opportunities and experiences that foster competent learners, workers, and community members. The goals of the Workforce Development division are consistent with the mission and goals of the college and the Vice President for Workforce Development.

* This is a part-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. *

Responsible for providing adult career coaching services and case management to participants supporting the Strengthening Community Colleges Training grant program. Provides information on careers, career pathways, and educational requirements to ensure it aligns with one of the targeted industry sectors and results in an industry-recognized credential. Facilitates employment workshops, workplace readiness, and professional soft skills training. Ensures participants identify a training program, apply for admission, and enroll in coursework. Provides supportive coaching throughout the program and coordination with support services to ensure program retention and completion. Participates in individual and small group employability skills activities. Assists participants in navigating the workforce system and connecting the student to supportive services available on campus and in the community through mental health services or other organizations. Develops transition materials and resources to assist students. Provides placement and job-retention services to the participant throughout their support employment experience and works with employers to resolve any barriers. Individual reports to the Williamsburg Trade Center Coordinator. This position is funded by a Department of Labor grant.
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
Relevant work-related experience working with adult learners' career counseling services.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of but limited to job search skills, resume writing skills, interview skills, and professional soft skills.
• Knowledge of available networks, resources, and career assessment tools.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and opportunities
• Knowledge of training and coaching strategies effective to strengthening participants' "soft" skills.
• Working knowledge of the workforce development system: its structure, operations, and linkages between required partners.
• Thorough knowledge of goal setting, action planning, and implementing an action plan.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, support, and motivate customers and engage business partners effectively.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Effective problem-solving, coaching, career counseling, and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Effective time management and organization skills.

Ability to:

• Analyze individual's skills, interests, and goals to provide personalized career development and options.
• Work with individuals from underserved and diverse populations.
• Develop individual action plans with individual clients.
• Motivate and inspire others.
• Function independently with limited supervision.
• Understand and leverage available resources.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Use social media as a recruiting tool.
• Ability to work at all campuses.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with individuals from underserved populations.
• Work experience advising students in an academic setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_1802P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 01/31/2024 Job Close Date 12/31/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website Contact Name Monique Griffin Email 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 Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: , or call DARS at
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:
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.
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