Piedmont Virginia Community College
FastForward/G3 Career Coach
Piedmont Virginia Community College, Albemarle, North Carolina, us, 28002
FastForward/G3 Career Coach
Position Title:
FastForward Career Coach
Agency:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location:
Albemarle - 003
Pay:
$55,000 - $60,000
Employment Type:
Full‑time, exempt, grant‑funded
Position Code:
29144‑SW FLSA Exempt
Position Number:
28200083
Posting Number:
CLS_4217P
Job Open Date:
12/18/2025
Job Close Date:
01/26/2026
Purpose The FastForward Career Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training completion, credential attainment, identifying work‑based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. The coach will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one‑stop career centers. The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.
This position is supported by grant funding and is fully funded through
June 30, 2028 . Extension beyond this period depends on continued grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guide and advise prospective and current students through career decision‑making using career assessment instruments and job market data to help them identify career, educational, and training options, including short‑term career training and credential programs.
Support workforce program enrollment by facilitating individual and group funding and registration sessions to connect prospective students to appropriate funding.
Process FastForward, G3, and FANTIC funding applications.
Meet with students who face barriers to successful completion and/or credential attainment to identify resources and services needed for program completion and career success.
Provide job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft‑skills assistance through one‑on‑one sessions and classroom workshops.
Participate in outreach activities on and off campus to promote FastForward programs to the community and community partners.
Cultivate relationships with employers to impact post‑completion employment and track student employment outcomes.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's / Required Qualifications
Basic knowledge and experience in career assessment, action plan development, job search, resume writing, interview skills, and soft‑skills training.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks with workforce partners and employers.
Familiarity with workforce credential training, workforce development programs (e.g., WIOA, RVHI) and labor market information.
Knowledge of student resources such as financial aid/funding assistance and supportive services.
Experience working with individuals from under‑resourced populations and knowledge of TANF or SNAP.
Experience with data systems (CRMs) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
Current Virginia Career Coach Certification or ability to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program within 6 months of employment.
Additional Considerations
Proficiency with a student information system, such as Lumens Workforce Enterprise System, Peoplesoft SIS, or EAB Navigate.
Knowledge of VCCS FastForward workforce programs and funding assistance programs, i.e. WCG, G3, and/or FANTIC.
Experience in career coaching, advising, enrollment services, or case management.
Benefits
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Persons with Disabilities In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, Piedmont Virginia Community College encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide an AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they can provide an AHP Letter. For more information, please use the link:
AHP Request
or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.
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.
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FastForward Career Coach
Agency:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location:
Albemarle - 003
Pay:
$55,000 - $60,000
Employment Type:
Full‑time, exempt, grant‑funded
Position Code:
29144‑SW FLSA Exempt
Position Number:
28200083
Posting Number:
CLS_4217P
Job Open Date:
12/18/2025
Job Close Date:
01/26/2026
Purpose The FastForward Career Coach will assist students interested or enrolled in noncredit workforce training with career and educational planning services, program admissions, financial aid, successful training completion, credential attainment, identifying work‑based learning opportunities, and job placement and retention. The coach will assist students in overcoming barriers to their success by connecting them to supportive services in their region, including the services of the one‑stop career centers. The coach will work closely with students before, during, and after their training and credentialing programs to provide support throughout the program and into the workforce.
This position is supported by grant funding and is fully funded through
June 30, 2028 . Extension beyond this period depends on continued grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guide and advise prospective and current students through career decision‑making using career assessment instruments and job market data to help them identify career, educational, and training options, including short‑term career training and credential programs.
Support workforce program enrollment by facilitating individual and group funding and registration sessions to connect prospective students to appropriate funding.
Process FastForward, G3, and FANTIC funding applications.
Meet with students who face barriers to successful completion and/or credential attainment to identify resources and services needed for program completion and career success.
Provide job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft‑skills assistance through one‑on‑one sessions and classroom workshops.
Participate in outreach activities on and off campus to promote FastForward programs to the community and community partners.
Cultivate relationships with employers to impact post‑completion employment and track student employment outcomes.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's / Required Qualifications
Basic knowledge and experience in career assessment, action plan development, job search, resume writing, interview skills, and soft‑skills training.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks with workforce partners and employers.
Familiarity with workforce credential training, workforce development programs (e.g., WIOA, RVHI) and labor market information.
Knowledge of student resources such as financial aid/funding assistance and supportive services.
Experience working with individuals from under‑resourced populations and knowledge of TANF or SNAP.
Experience with data systems (CRMs) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
Current Virginia Career Coach Certification or ability to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program within 6 months of employment.
Additional Considerations
Proficiency with a student information system, such as Lumens Workforce Enterprise System, Peoplesoft SIS, or EAB Navigate.
Knowledge of VCCS FastForward workforce programs and funding assistance programs, i.e. WCG, G3, and/or FANTIC.
Experience in career coaching, advising, enrollment services, or case management.
Benefits
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Persons with Disabilities In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, Piedmont Virginia Community College encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide an AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they can provide an AHP Letter. For more information, please use the link:
AHP Request
or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.
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.
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