Career Coach

Virginia Community College System; 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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29131-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 05

Position Number

Position Number 283W0561

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30/hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As determined by the supervisor.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

• 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.

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

• Working knowledge of academic requirements for high school graduation, community college enrollment, ACA curriculum and local and regional career opportunities is required.
• The ACA career coach must utilize computer software to maintain records, input data, and produce written reports.
• Demonstrated ability to provide post-secondary education academic and career information, mentoring, coordinate student activities and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must produce documentation of activities and possess the ability to develop positive working relationship with students, parents, secondary school faculty, secondary school staff, college faculty, college staff, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions and the general public.

Education or training

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university program is required.
• A 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.

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

As needed between the High School and the college, and for events/training.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3536P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/15/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

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’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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 ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses 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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