ACA Career Coach & College Access Liaison

Virginia’s Community Colleges; Henrico (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Career Coach / Education Coordinator I to provide comprehensive ACA program support, including academic planning, career exploration, and transfer assistance.

The role involves regular monitoring, early barrier interventions, and referrals to student resources to promote persistence and completion. Responsibilities include coordinating with high schools, representing Reynolds at recruitment events, and maintaining accurate records in the case

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of post-baccalaureate experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting may be substituted.
• Experience working with a variety of people in an academic advisory capacity is required.
• Experience working in both a post-secondary setting and secondary setting is preferred.
• Experience with the Virginia Education Wizard is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to students in the ACA program, including academic planning, career exploration, transfer assistance, and preparation for transition to four-year institutions.
• Promote ACA student success, retention, and completion through regular progress monitoring, early identification of barriers, proactive interventions, and referrals to appropriate academic and student support resources.
• Complete annual career coaching requirements for each ACA cohort, including individual student meetings, group sessions, and classroom presentations. Meet with each student in one designated ACA grade-level cohort monthly from September through April and document interactions in the VCCS Case Management System.
• Support all general dual enrollment students with admissions, enrollment, registration, course selection, and college transition processes to ensure equitable access to college-level opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between Reynolds Community College and J. R. Tucker High School students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators to strengthen communication and coordinate student support.
• Represent Reynolds at high school recruitment events, including ACA-specific activities, to promote college programs and dual enrollment opportunities.
• Assist with ACA activities and field trips, including serving as a chaperone for the summer overnight experience for rising 11th graders, when applicable.
• Maintain accurate written and digital records of student interactions, academic progress, case management activities, work hours, and enrollment documentation.
• Meet at least biweekly with the ACA Director to coordinate activities that support student entry into the program, persistence and retention, successful completion, and transition to university programs.
• Meet at least monthly with the ACA School Counselor to review student enrollment, monitor progress, and coordinate the timely submission of required documentation to Reynolds’ Admissions Office.
• Coordinate with high school personnel and Reynolds departments to address enrollment barriers, resolve student concerns, and connect students with appropriate academic and college support services.
• Attend all required meetings and professional development trainings to maintain compliance with college and dual enrollment program requirements.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Student mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's + 5 years experience

Experience in academic advising

Experience in both post secondary and secondary settings

Virginia Education Wizard experience

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Career Coach / Education Coordinator I to provide comprehensive ACA program support, including academic planning, career exploration, and transfer assistance.

The role involves regular monitoring, early barrier interventions, and referrals to student resources to promote persistence and completion. Responsibilities include coordinating with high schools, representing Reynolds at recruitment events, and maintaining accurate records in the case