Career Coach/Coordinator of Student Services of Alleghany Center

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Position Information

Job Title Career Coach/Coordinator of Student Services of Alleghany Center Job Description

The Coordinator serves as a key connection between Wilkes Community College (WCC), Alleghany County Schools, and the local community to promote educational and career opportunities for high school students. This role provides admissions guidance, academic advising, career exploration, and student support services. The coordinator collaborates closely with school staff, WCC departments, and industry partners to align programs with student needs and workforce demands. Responsibilities include coordinating outreach events, supporting transition pathways from high school to college, and maintaining strong relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders to enhance access and success in CCP programs.

As a liaison between WCC and Alleghany County Schools, the role focuses on building relationships with students and collaborating with school principals, teachers, counselors, and administrators. It involves working closely with the high school CTE department and Career Development Coordinator to develop career awareness opportunities and collaborating with WCC staff to provide seamless assistance from high school through college.

This is a 12-month position located at both the Alleghany High School and the WCC Alleghany Center in Sparta, NC.

Full Time or Part Time Full Time Essential Duties Summary

The position includes the following responsibilities and expectations:

• Provides recruitment, admissions, and student support services for the Alleghany Center, including assisting with application and other pre-enrollment activities, academic and transfer advising, registration, and new student orientation.
• Conduct needs assessments jointly with Alleghany students and the Alleghany High School principal, CTE Director, and Counselors to determine specific needs related to Career and College Promise.
• Administer career assessments and provide career advising to students through individual appointments, classroom presentations, and other activities.
• Assist students with college planning, including selecting a college program and developing academic plans that include both high school and college CCP classes.
• Determine the needs of area businesses and industry by maintaining an active membership with the Chamber of Commerce, participating in business and industry committees and events, exploring career websites, and meeting with business and industry representatives.
• Coordinate events as well as participate in school-sponsored activities that promote career pathways and CCP.
• Serve as a liaison between WCC and Alleghany County Schools, seeking opportunities to build relationships with students and work collaboratively with principals, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Work closely with the high school CTE department and Career Development Coordinator to develop opportunities for students to engage in career awareness and exploration.
• Collaborate with the WCC GEAR UP Coordinator, Director of College Access, and Coordinator of Recruiting to provide seamless assistance from high school through college.
• Communicate regularly with WCC faculty to understand WCC programs of study, industry-specific credentials offered, and career opportunities in the field.
• Participate in Career Coach team meetings and professional development activities; remain current in knowledge of college programs, career opportunities, and the education and training required for various careers; earn the Career Development Facilitator certification.
• Work closely with Student Services, Disability Services, Career and College Promise (CCP), and GEAR UP staff on other WCC campuses to promote programming and ensure student support. Work with the WDCE Coordinators to promote WDCE courses to specific student populations.
• Initiate, maintain, and document contacts with Alleghany Center and Alleghany County students while maintaining a high level of student confidentiality.
• Represent the Alleghany Center and CCP at local and WCC events; Work toward and promote the Alleghany Center's mission, vision, and goals.
• Plan and coordinate student activities at the Alleghany Center for all students.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Alleghany Center.
• Maintain ongoing, positive relationships and coordinate meetings as needed with ACS, departments on other WCC campuses, and outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred candidates should enjoy working with high school students and have

• knowledge of career development theory and practice

• the ability to proactively establish, cultivate, and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues from the college and high schools

• experience planning, organizing, and implementing programs and services

• experience with one of the following areas: industry-related career development work; work-based learning, internships or apprenticeships coordination; career/academic advisor, or school counselor

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and tactfully to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Some weekends, evenings, and occasional overnight travel are part of the work schedule for this position.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. Requires strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. Must be able to work under pressure and handle all confidential matters with discretion. Travel, evening, and weekend work will be required.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, the ability to communicate, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Medium work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting for long periods.

Salary Grade Salary Hiring Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 based on education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 10545P Open Date 06/26/2026 Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date Review Start Date 09/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your applications. Updates for this position will be sent through email.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Wilkes Community College Website

• North Carolina Community College Website

• College Employee

• Local Newspaper

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Other

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• In Progress

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts - Bachelors

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts - Associates
• Unofficial Transcripts - Masters
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3