Recruitment Support Coach

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

Job summary

Danville Community College seeks an Education Support Specialist II (Part-time) in Danville, VA. The role focuses on recruitment outreach, helping participants identify career paths, and coordinating with workforce partners to meet enrollment goals.

You will monitor program data, support transitions from training to employment, and ensure compliance with grants and reporting requirements in collaboration with college staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workforce development, TANF, VIEW, SNAP E&T, and grant requirements.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Canvas systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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, 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 communicate effectively with diverse populations and community partners.

Skills

Recruiting & enrolling participants

Partnership development

Career coaching

Presentations & outreach

Data analysis & reporting

Database & tracking systems

Written & verbal communication

Case management

Job description

About the College

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. 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.

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.

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.

Role title: Education Support Specialist II. Part time. Hiring range: $24 to $26 per hour. Work location: Danville. 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. Position end date: 06/30/2029. Some travel may be required.