Magna Vista High School Career Coach

Posting Details

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:

• 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 www.patrickhenry.edu/ 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: 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/95794

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe your experience assisting students in career exploration, academic planning, and academic advising.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your knowledge or experience with case management.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your knowledge of PeopleSoft SIS, Canvas, or other enrollment and educational software.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your ability to multi-task in an environment when processes are changing and evolving rapidly.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• License