FastForward​/G3 Career Coach

Fast Forward/G3 Career Coach

Position Title: Fast Forward Career Coach
Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location: Albemarle - 003
Pay: $55,000 - $60,000
Employment Type: Full‑time, exempt, grant‑funded
Position Code: 29144‑SW FLSA Exempt
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Job Open Date: 12/18/2025
Job Close Date: 01/26/2026

The Fast Forward Career Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training completion, credential attainment, identifying work‑based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. The coach will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one‑stop career centers.

The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.
This position is supported by grant funding and is fully funded through
June 30, 2028
. Extension beyond this period depends on continued grant funding.

• Guide and advise prospective and current students through career decision‑making using career assessment instruments and job market data to help them identify career, educational, and training options, including short‑term career training and credential programs.
• Support workforce program enrollment by facilitating individual and group funding and registration sessions to connect prospective students to appropriate funding.
• Process Fast Forward, G3, and FANTIC funding applications.
• Meet with students who face barriers to successful completion and/or credential attainment to identify resources and services needed for program completion and career success.
• Provide job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft‑skills assistance through one‑on‑one sessions and classroom workshops.
• Participate in outreach activities on and off campus to promote Fast Forward programs to the community and community partners.
• Cultivate relationships with employers to impact post‑completion employment and track student employment outcomes.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Basic knowledge and experience in career assessment, action plan development, job search, resume writing, interview skills, and soft‑skills training.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks with workforce partners and employers.
• Familiarity with workforce credential training, workforce development programs (e.g., WIOA, RVHI) and labor market information.
• Knowledge of student resources such as financial aid/funding assistance and supportive services.
• Experience working with individuals from under‑resourced populations and knowledge of TANF or SNAP.
• Experience with data systems (CRMs) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Current Virginia Career Coach Certification or ability to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program within 6 months of employment.

• Proficiency with a student information system, such as Lumens Workforce Enterprise System, Peoplesoft SIS, or EAB Navigate.
• Knowledge of VCCS Fast Forward workforce programs and funding assistance programs, i.e. WCG, G3, and/or FANTIC.
• Experience in career coaching, advising, enrollment services, or case management.

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

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