High School Career Coach

Title: High School Career Coach Agency: Paul D. Camp Community College Location: Franklin (City) - 620 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: $41,655- $45,500 (DOQ) Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well. The High School Career Coach program is a partnership program between Paul D. Camp Community College and identified public high school partners. The overarching goal of the High School Career Coach program is to help young people - particularly serving those from rural areas/school districts - to see their high school education as the beginning, not the completion, of their educational journey, empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans, and prepare them for success in postsecondary education and training. This is a professional position working closely with high school personnel, community college stakeholders, and business/industry to help secondary students easily transition to postsecondary education and successful career pathways. PDCCC's HS Career Coach(es) represents and promote PDCCC and assists students with the aforementioned decisions, as well as with PDCCC applications for admission and financial aid, connections to PDCCC services and resources, and, in collaboration with Admissions and Recruitment Specialists and other college staff, ensures prospective students successfully navigate the steps to admission and enrollment - from point of "connection" to "entry" into a credit or non-credit program of study at the college. The role of the HSCC supports the mission of the College and helps high school students define their career aspirations and to explore community college, including PDCCC, and other postsecondary programs, including apprenticeships and workforce training, that can help students achieve their educational, career, and financial goals. This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. Minimum Qualifications: Extensive experience in the areas of Student Personnel Services, Education, Psychology, Human Services, and/or training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of counseling and/or career development theory with emphasis on adolescents and career development. Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing experiential group instruction. Strong written and oral communication skills; effective in communicating with students, administrative staff, faculty, and parents. Skilled in using computer software, Internet for communication, data collection, and research. Organization and data collection skills to track students who receive services; able to interpret and report data as required. Knowledge of student information systems with ability to record and access information. Ability to create, plan, organize and implement initiatives. Strong customer service and relationship-building skills. Knowledge and understanding of the community college mission, particularly as it relates to enrollment and support services. Ability to advise students of diverse backgrounds and needs in a high school or higher education setting. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain complex rules and regulations and/or respond to routine inquiries regarding enrollment services functions such as admissions, registration or financial aid. Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws related to college enrollment services program, record retention, and release of confidential data. Ability to work independently. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work flexible schedule that might include evenings, and travel to and from campuses, high schools, and employer partners in our service region for outreach services and follow-up services. Ability to work collaboratively with all constituents and stakeholders. Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a community college setting.