PT Academic Success Coach

Virginia Western Community College

Minimum of $20.63/hr., pay commensurate with qualifications

United States, Virginia, Roanoke

Feb 11, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	PT Academic Success Coach
Role Title	Education Support Spec III
Role Code	29144-SW
FLSA	Nonexempt
Pay Band	04
Position Number	286W0693
Agency	Virginia Western Community College
Division	Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location	Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range	Minimum of $20.63/hr., pay commensurate with qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. The part-time, Academic Success Coach position is a restricted, grant funded position that supports the TRIO Student Support Services program. This program is funded by a federal Department of Education grant. The part-time Academic Success Coach position provides career and academic advising for first generation, low income, and/or disabled students participating in the TRIO Student Support Services program. In addition, the part-time Coach provides academic development support to improve student success. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plans and develops workshops, provides transfer, career and academic advising, monitors progress of students' non-cognitive and cognitive skills, advocates and promotes students' self-advocacy skills, collaborates with other student services departments and faculty to best meet student needs and ensure academic success, and maintains accurate records and reports. This position is funded through August 31, 2025.
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 advising and coaching principles and practices; Record-keeping, organizational, and time management skills; Ability to serve diverse customers; Current computer software skills such as Microsoft Office Suite; Experience providing student services to a diverse student population; Valid driver's license
Additional Considerations	Knowledge of grants and college student services, preferred; Experience using student information systems, preferred; Experience planning and coordinating events and activities, preferred; Experience with outreach to promote programs or services, preferred; Experience in working under a grant/grant guidelines and regulations, preferred; Academic advising, and/or case management experience, preferred; Experience working in a college setting, preferred; Firsthand experience successfully overcoming barriers similar to those faced by SSS eligible students, preferred
Operation of a State Vehicle	Yes
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	Some travel related to student events

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	WGE_2395P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)	08/31/2025
Job Open Date	02/10/2025
Job Close Date	02/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website	www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name	Lindsey Weston
Email	hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number	540-857-7305
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
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82142