John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking a John Handley Career Coach to serve as a one-stop resource in the high school. The role coordinates dual enrollment registrations, supports students in career assessments and academic career planning, and collaborates with counselors and staff on career counseling.

Responsibilities include assisting with post-graduation planning, college placement testing, financial aid, and applications to trade or technical programs.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing oral and written communication skills in presentations and reports.
• Computer technology experience- Word, Excel, and other commonly used platforms.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dual enrollment registrations and coordinate with Laurel Ridge DE Specialists.
• Assist with career assessments and writing academic career plans.
• Support post-graduation plans including college placement testing, financial aid, and trade/technical program applications.
• Collaborate with WBL coach or staff to support student referrals of WBL experiences.
• Attend training and complete all required reports; telework is not available; on-site only.

Skills

Presentation skills

Report writing

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Title: John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $38,115.68-$49,121.47 as this is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours per week for 10 months of the year, equating to 83.333% of a full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 month of the year schedule.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description

This career coach will serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for the middle majority of students. The position will facilitate dual enrollment registrations and coordinate with Laurel Ridge Dual Enrollment (DE) Specialists to assist students interested in earning a degree or credential at the time of graduation. The career coach will coordinate career assessments, assist with writing academic career plans, and will serve as a resource to counselors and other staff in career counseling. The career coach will assist with post-graduation plans, including college placement testing, financial aid, trade and technical school applications, and support students planning to enter the workforce directly. The position will also work closely with the WBL coach or other school staff to support student referrals of WBL experiences, including a focus on employability and soft skills training. The coach will stay informed about programs at the college including transfer and non-transfer degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates. They will attend training to stay current regarding program changes at Laurel Ridge and will complete all reports as required. Telework is not available as this position is required to be on-site at the high school. This is a restricted, quasi-full time position, working 40 hours a week for 10 months of the year.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $38,115.68-$49,121.47 as this is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours per week for 10 months of the year, equating to 83.333% of a full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 month of the year schedule. This position is restricted with funding through July 1, 2027. This is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours a week for 10 months of the year. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience utilizing oral and written communication skills in presentations and reports
• Computer technology experience- Word, Excel, and other commonly used platforms

Additional Considerations

• Experience administering and interpreting assessments preferred.
• Experience conducting workshops for small groups preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software, and able to learn new software quickly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Previous secondary school experience, preferably in a high school setting, or related professional experiences preferred.