Recruitment Support Coach

Virginia Community Colleges; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Danville Community College is seeking a Recruitment Support Coach to lead outreach efforts, build partnerships, and guide participants toward career pathways and employment opportunities. The role emphasizes data-driven reporting and compliance with grant requirements.

This grant-funded, part-time position supports enrollment goals and requires strong collaboration with community partners and DSS programs. Requires experience in workforce development and robust communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and workforce development.
• Knowledge of TANF, VIEW, SNAP E&T, and supportive services.
• Familiarity with grant compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet targets.
• Strong communication with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment and outreach strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, DSS staff, Adult Education programs, employers, and workforce agencies.
• Conduct recruitment presentations and community engagement activities.
• Assist participants in identifying career pathways, employment goals, and support resources.
• Assess, interpret, and evaluate participant data and performance measures.
• Support participant transition from training to employment; track outcomes.

Skills

Recruiting

Community partnerships

Data analysis

Student engagement

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Navigate

Canvas

Databases

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Recruitment Support Coach

Role Title

Education Support Specialist II

Role Code

29143-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

03

Position Number

279W0080

Agency

Danville Community College

Division

Danville Community College (Div)

Hiring Range

$24 to $26 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

Sensitive Position

No

Work Schedule

Regular Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Commonwealth of Virginia part-time/wage employees are limited to working 1,500 hours per agency per year, which is calculated as the 365-day period from May 1st through April 30th each year. It is the employee and supervisor’s responsibility to manage and maintain the work schedule to ensure the limited 1,500 hours are not exceeded within the May 1 – April 30 365- day period.

Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World war II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement recruitment and outreach strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Build partnerships with community organizations, DSS staff, Adult Education programs, employers, community partners and workforce agencies.
• Conduct recruitment presentations, information sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Assist participants in identifying career pathways, employment goals, and support resources.
• Assess, interpret, and evaluate participant data and performance measures.
• Support participant transition from training completion to gainful employment.
• Utilize databases and student tracking systems to support reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, institutional, and grant requirements.
• Experience in recruitment and follow-up.
• Ability to maintain student engagement and retention.
• Experience working with workforce development, employment, education, and grant-funded programs.
• Experience in database management, student tracking, and case management.
• Experience assessing and evaluating student data and performance measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and community partners.

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the role is contingent on the college’s continued receipt of funding.

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

Knowledge of:

• Workforce development programs, career pathways, and employment services.
• TANF , VIEW , SNAP Employment and Training, and supportive service resources.
• Federal, state, institutional, and grant compliance requirements.
• Recruitment, outreach, retention, and participant engagement strategies.
• Case management practices, performance measures, and outcome reporting.
• Student information systems and databases, including PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Canvas.
• Community resources, employer partnerships, and workforce trends.

Skilled in:

• Recruiting and enrolling participants to meet program goals.
• Working with workforce development, employment, education, and grant-funded programs.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with community organizations and employers.
• Providing career coaching, workforce guidance, and employment support.
• Conduct presentations, outreach activities, and community engagement events.
• Analyzing, and reporting participant and program performance data.
• Utilizing technology, databases, and tracking systems to support program operations.
• Communicating effectively through written, verbal, and interpersonal interactions.
• Database management, student tracking, and case management.
• Assessment and evaluation of student data and performance measures.

Ability to:

• Establish rapport with diverse populations and underserved communities.
• Motivate, engage, and retain participants throughout training and employment transitions.
• Assist in identifying barriers and connecting individuals to appropriate resources.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve recruitment and performance targets.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Maintain student engagement and retention.
• Support participants in achieving training completion, employment placement, and long-term career success.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations and community partners.

Please attach supporting documents that demonstrate knowledge, training, and experience for this role.

Additional Considerations

• VCCS Career Coach Certification
• Experience with TANF , VIEW and SNAP training requirements.
• Experience in development, life cycle, and grant-writing support.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations and reporting requirements and compliance.
• Experience using the following systems: PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Canvas.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

Posting Number

WGE_3524P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

06/30/2029

Job Open Date

10/23/2026

Job Close Date

11/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact Name

Tracy Vasquez

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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