What are the responsibilities and job description for the Magna Vista High School Career Coach position at Patrick & Henry Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Magna Vista High School Career Coach
Role Title
Education Support Specialist III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
4
Position Number
285R0016
Agency
Patrick & Henry Community College
Division
Patrick & Henry Community College (Div)
Work Location
Martinsville - 690
Hiring Range
$45,000 - $48,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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 8am-5pm schedule, but some evening or weekend hours may be required based on needs. Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.
Organizational Objectives:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.
Purpose of Position:
This is a professional position working closely with high school personnel, community college stakeholders, and business/industry to help secondary students easily transition to postsecondary education and successful career pathways.
Core Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
- Advise and engage community college bound high school students and current community college students to support the college’s student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Guide and counsel high school students transitioning to community college.
- Serve as academic advisor/ onboarding contact for Dual Enrollment students.
- Serve as academic advisor on campus.
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
- Education, training, and/or work experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education or a related area that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Knowledge of counseling and/or career development theory with emphasis on adolescents and career development.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; effective in communicating with students, administrative staff, faculty and parents.
- Organization and data collection skills to track students who receive services; able to interpret and report data as required.
- Skill in using computer software, internet for communication, data collection and research
- Ability to collaborate with both campus and high school personnel to provide services to students.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a diverse student population.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, and travel to and from campuses and employer partners in our service region for outreach services and follow-up services.
- Ability to articulate college admissions process and help students in completing appropriate forms.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4433P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
07/20/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Kierra Stockton
Email
kstockton@patrickhenry.edu
Phone Number
276-656-0203
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:
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 (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.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000