What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 279R0028 Agency Danville Community College Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville - 590 Hiring Range $45,000 - $54,000 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Regular Hours 8am-5pm.
This is a face-to-face position, and flexibility is required to meet business needs.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Danville Community College (DCC) is seeking an energetic, innovative and student-focused Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator to work with students interested in noncredit, high-demand credentials associated with the Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG).
The Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator will recruit and assist students through a non-credit program that leads to high-demand employment.
Job Responsibilities
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
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the workforce system and support resources available for student success and must have knowledge of and skills in the following areas:
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel may be required.
Posting Number CLS_4525P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Tracy Vasquez Email tracy.vasquez@danville.edu Phone Number 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96810
Regular Hours 8am-5pm.
This is a face-to-face position, and flexibility is required to meet business needs.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Danville Community College (DCC) is seeking an energetic, innovative and student-focused Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator to work with students interested in noncredit, high-demand credentials associated with the Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG).
The Workforce Career Coach/Enrollment Navigator will recruit and assist students through a non-credit program that leads to high-demand employment.
Job Responsibilities
- Recruiting students of all ages and backgrounds
- Career and educational planning
- Program admissions
- Financial Aid
- Work experiences
- Job placement
- Key data to Workforce Educational System (WES) non-credit software management system
- Support student persistence and program completion by implementing retention strategies
- Assisting students in overcoming barriers to success and connecting students to supportive services in the region, including the services of the One-Stop Career Centers, as appropriate
- Assisting with the completion of non-credit financial aid and scholarship applications, eligibility determinations for programs and funding, as well as other duties, as assigned
- Participating in ongoing professional development to advance the college mission and initiatives
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
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the workforce system and support resources available for student success and must have knowledge of and skills in the following areas:
- Recruitment
- Coaching
- Career assessment
- Development of individual action plans
- Job search, resume writing, interview skills and professionalism
- Communicating and building networks with a variety of workforce partners and stakeholders including employers and funding agencies
- Working with employers for job referrals, work experience or placement
- Working collaboratively 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
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Working with diverse populations and individuals from all ages and backgrounds
- Commitment to the community college mission
- Data systems, operations and linkages
- Microsoft Office and social media
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge of, training, and/or work experience in counseling, human resources, social services, or a related field.
- Pursue the Virginia Career Coach certification within 12 months of hire, with the goal of obtaining those credentials.
- Excellent communication skills and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all stakeholders to include the public, community colleges, workforce partners and employers.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Some travel may be required.
Posting Number CLS_4525P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Tracy Vasquez Email tracy.vasquez@danville.edu Phone Number 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96810
Salary : $45,000 - $54,000