What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Work Study Coordinator position at Piedmont Virginia Community College?
Title: Federal Work Study Coordinator
Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location: Albemarle - 003
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $25.00/hour
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.
Federal Work Study Coordinator
Department: Human Resources/Federal Work-Study Program
Employment type: Part-time, 25 hours or less
Position Description: The Federal Work-Study Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and managing eligible students, establishing positive relationships with supervisors and businesses, and ensuring effective communication and program management. This role involves coordinating career-focused events, conducting orientations, and providing clear expectations and feedback to students and supervisors. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to successfully manage multiple priorities and support the Federal Work-Study program. This is a grant-funded role and will require funding renewal annually.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Career and Self-Development:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Career and Self-Development:
- Skills: Proactively develop personal and professional skills and navigate career opportunities.
- Tasks: Recruit students based on career interests; create and conduct career-focused brown bag lunches; plan the academic year calendar; provide clear expectations regarding the eight NACE competencies.
Communication:
- Skills: Clearly and effectively exchange information with students, supervisors, and partners.
- Tasks: Create and conduct orientations; communicate program expectations and policies; provide feedback to Financial Aid and Career Services Directors; manage job descriptions in CANVAS FWS Portal.
Critical Thinking:
- Skills: Analyze information to make decisions and prioritize actions effectively.
- Tasks: Monitor student performance and program status; establish and uphold department policies; manage multiple competing priorities.
Engagement and Collaboration:
- Skills: Show awareness and understanding of different populations.
- Tasks: Ensure all FWS students understand and follow department policies; interact with various groups respectfully and openly.
Leadership:
- Skills: Inspire and guide students and staff towards achieving program goals.
- Tasks: Recruit and retain excellent supervisors and faculty; build and maintain positive working relationships; serve as a role model in program management.
Professionalism:
- Skills: Maintain effective work habits and act in the interest of the larger community.
- Tasks: Exhibit strong organizational skills; demonstrate a high level of dedication and a positive attitude; ensure timely completion of required documents and tasks.
Teamwork:
- Skills: Build collaborative relationships to achieve common goals.
- Tasks: Work collaboratively with Financial Aid, Human Resources, and community partners; support program administration and development; assist with student needs and program initiatives.
Technology:
- Skills: Use technology to enhance program efficiency and manage tasks.
- Tasks: Maintain job descriptions in CANVAS FWS Portal; utilize Microsoft Office Suite for program-related tasks; leverage technology to support program operations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Establish and uphold department policies, including dress code and conduct expectations.
- Monitor and provide feedback on student performance.
- Promote new positions and supervise the CANVAS FWS Portal.
- Experience in program management or coordination
- Experience in hiring and onboarding new employees
- Excellent customer service, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience working with diverse populations and explaining processes.
- Understanding of higher education financial aid and Federal Work-Study requirements.
- Experience working with students in educational settings.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $25
