John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

Virginia's Community College System; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking a John Handley Career Coach to guide high school students through dual enrollment, career exploration, and post-graduation planning. This on-site role collaborates with DE Specialists to help students pursue credentials upon graduation.

The position emphasizes employability skills, college placement testing, financial aid guidance, and coordination with counselors and staff to build robust academic and career pathways.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for students and coordinate with Laurel Ridge Dual Enrollment (DE) Specialists.
• Coordinate career assessments and assist with writing academic career plans.
• Assist with post-graduation plans, including college placement testing, financial aid, and trade/technical school applications.
• Support student referrals of WBL experiences and help develop employability and soft skills.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Word processing & Excel

Job description

John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

Posting Details

Working Title | John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

Role Title | Education Support Spec III

Role Code | 29144-SW

FLSA | Nonexempt

Pay Band | 04

Position Number | 298R0038

Agency | Laurel Ridge Community College

Division | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location | Frederick - 069

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.

Emergency/Essential Personnel | No

EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time | Full Time

Telework options | No

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

Work Schedule | Monday through Friday during high school hours, some nights/weekends needed. Telework is not available as this position is required to be on-site at the high school. This is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours a week for 10 months of the year.

Sensitive Position | No

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. Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.

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 processes when requested. 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. Know your rights!

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

• 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle | No

Supervises Employees | No

Required Travel | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number | CLS_4710P

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Number of Vacancies | 1

Position End Date (if temporary) |

Job Open Date | 09/01/2026

Job Close Date | 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled |

Agency Website | https://laurelridge.edu/

Contact Name | Kris Iden

Email | [e-mail]

Phone Number |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Other Document
4. Alternative Hiring Process Letter
5. SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)