Workforce Career Coach​/Enrollment Navigator

Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator

Location:

Danville Community College, Danville – 590, Full Time, Exempt. Pay Band 04: $45,000 – $54,000.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP.

This role supports the Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG) by recruiting and assisting students in non‑credit programs that lead to high‑demand employment.

• Recruiting students of all ages and backgrounds.
• Career and educational planning.
• Program admissions and financial aid.
• Work experiences and job placement.
• Key data entry to Workforce Educational System (WES) non‑credit software.
• Supporting student persistence and program completion, implementing retention strategies.
• Assisting students in overcoming barriers to success and connecting them to regional supportive services, including One‑Stop Career Centers.
• Assisting with completion of non‑credit financial aid and scholarship applications and eligibility determinations.
• Participating in ongoing professional development to advance the college mission and initiatives.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government during emergency situations.

• Knowledge of workforce systems and support resources for student success.
• Recruitment and coaching.
• Career assessment and development of individual action plans.
• Job search, resume writing, interview skills and professionalism.
• Communication and networking with workforce partners, employers, and funding agencies.
• Employment referrals and work experience placements.
• Collaboration with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Workforce development programs (e.g., WIOA, RVHI) and credentials.
• Labor market information analysis.
• Student resources including financial aid (e.g., WCG, FANTIC) and supportive services.
• Listening and helping skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Working with diverse populations of all ages and backgrounds.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Data systems, operations and linkages.
• Microsoft Office and social media proficiency.

Knowledge, training, or work experience in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field. Pursue Virginia Career Coach certification within 12 months of hire. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders.

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and completion of a Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest if required.

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.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADAAA to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.