ACA Career Coach — Guide Students to College Success

VCCS; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College is seeking an ACA Career Coach to provide academic planning, career exploration, and transfer guidance for the ACA program. You will monitor student progress, identify barriers, and coordinate referrals to support services across campus.

The role involves collaboration with high school partners, regular meetings with ACA leadership, and engagement in recruitment activities to promote dual enrollment opportunities. A Master’s or equivalent experience is required.

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.
• Attend required meetings and professional development trainings to maintain compliance with college and dual enrollment program requirements.

Skills

Academic advising

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s + 5 years post-baccalaureate exp.

Tools

Virginia Education Wizard

Job description

Reynolds Community College is seeking an ACA Career Coach to provide academic planning, career exploration, and transfer guidance for the ACA program. You will monitor student progress, identify barriers, and coordinate referrals to support services across campus.

The role involves collaboration with high school partners, regular meetings with ACA leadership, and engagement in recruitment activities to promote dual enrollment opportunities. A Master’s or equivalent experience is required.