FastForward Career Coach

Full Time
Virginia
Posted
Job description
Posting Summary

Working Title
FastForward Career Coach

Role Title
FastForward Career Coach

Role Code
29144-SW

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number
282W0400

Agency
Piedmont Virginia Community College

Division
Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location
Albemarle - 003

Hiring Range
$22.67/hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
N-No EEO-4 Reporting

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
Hours: Flexible between business hours, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Friday and occasional weekends. This is a part-time (average of 29 hours per week) position providing services in-person for students at college and community locations.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

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. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
The FastForward Career Coach is responsible for connecting with and assisting individuals who inquire about credential programs at PVCC to support their enrollment and enhance their success. The FastForward Career Coach will play a key role in bringing new students into PVCC’s Workforce Services training programs and providing them with the opportunity to complete training and earn valuable credentials. The FastForward Career Coach will serve as a recruiter, advisor, and guide for prospective students.
The FastForward Career Coach will assist interested individuals by providing guidance on enrolling in workforce training programs, applying for funding assistance, identifying academic and non-academic needs, and connecting those individuals to resources in a supportive and professional manner. The FastForward Career Coach will communicate with students on a regular basis and engage them individually and/or in small groups. The FastForward Career Coach will communicate with student services and other college personnel to ensure that students have access to resources and support that will lead to completion of their workforce program. The FastForward Career Coach will capture appropriate data on outreach, student communications, and other interactions.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide excellent customer service to potential students through consistent and effective outreach and follow-up.
  • Make outbound calls to prospective students who have expressed an interest.
  • Accurately account for all prospective student inquiries and complete weekly activity reports.
  • Connect with potential students to accurately explain program offerings; discuss and advise suitable programs with consideration for the student’s interests, qualifications, and career goals.
  • Guide prospective students in completing funding assistance documents and pre-admissions requirements.
  • Ensure that all necessary documents and forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Work with team members to ensure student-friendly and compliance processes.
  • Work with team members to collaboratively address student issues, develop remediation plans, and promote student completion, credentialing and employment.
  • Conduct targeted outreach and recruitment efforts with college and community partners.
  • Maintain accurate and timely student, enrollment, financial, and credential records.
  • Attend all required department meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensure compliance with division, college, and state policies/procedures.
  • Serve on division, college, community and statewide committees and project teams as needed.

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
  • Associate degree or higher
  • Knowledge of community college and adult/continuing education programs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students
  • Excellent customer service skills to include the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Google docs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community college philosophy and student success.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A degree in counseling, human resources, social services, or adult education.
  • Customer service experience including appointment setting, interviewing, relationship building, client services, coordinating programs and events.
  • Work experience in a community college setting or in counseling or academic coaching.
  • Successful experience in sales, marketing, public relations, recruitment or other related field.
  • Knowledge of VCCS academic and workforce programs.
  • Knowledge of funding assistance programs such as FastForward, FANTIC, G3, VAReady, WIOA and Veteran’s benefits.
  • Academic and career counseling skills.
  • Experience providing workshops to support adult learners and workplace readiness.
  • Knowledge of specific needs of underserved populations to attain educational success.
  • Passion for helping others achieve their educational and career goals.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel
None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
WGE_1371P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
04/05/2023

Job Close Date
07/31/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Agency Website

Contact Name
Jaime Avant

Email
javant@pvcc.edu

Phone Number
4349615221

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Package must include—
  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts (if required) must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.
Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We seek to promote an understanding and appreciation of differences by creating an inclusive environment embracing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations.

Additional Information
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: Human Resources Director, 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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is 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

The VCCS is an EOE and 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

VCCS uses 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.

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