Title: Career Coach - Luray High School (Education Support Spec III)
Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College
Location: Page - 139
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: The hourly pay range is $17.80-23.07 per hour, actual rate will commensurate with education and/or experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
This career coach will serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for middle majority 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 stduent 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.
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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
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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.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly will require approval from the Department of Education’s Cabinet Secretary. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly require approval from the Office of the Governor’s Chief of Staff.
Minimum Qualifications:Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials.
Related professional experiences
Proficient communication skills-both verbal and written
Technology Skills to include Word, Excel, and Access
Assessment knowledge to include screenings, placement testing, and educational waivers
Work experience in secondary school environment preferably high school
Career Counseling
Career/academic counseling to high school students
FAFSA and college applications and on-boarding processes
Preferred Qualifications:Experience administering and interpreting assessments.
Experience conducting workshops for small groups.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer software, and able to learn new software quickly.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.