Veteran Success Coach

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students.  Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.  SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
The Veterans Upward Bound success coach works with veteran clients who are seeking educational and training experiences leading to initial employment or career advancement. The success coach provides guidance and preparation on job search and career readiness. He/she suggest scholastic goals and career opportunities and help with skills development and problem-solving.
The Veteran Success Coach will serve a dual role with Veterans Upward Bound including general office management to include oversight of student records, program related data and inventory. Additionally, the veteran support specialist will play an active role in designing and implementing recruitment activities, program services and program-related public events. Routine activities for the veteran support specialist include:
· Collaborates with staff to plan community recruitment initiatives targeting veterans;
· Designs brochures, pamphlets and program materials for dissemination to veterans;
· Processes all purchase requisitions using the Shared Services Center;
· Processes travel following state guidelines in Chrome River;
· Reconciles inventory to the associated purchase requisitions;
· Maintains physical records and guarantees security following college guidelines; Manages logistics of workshops offered at SWCC and partner colleges;
· Creates relevant content for the VUB social media applications;
· Assists in maintaining and updating VUB webpage;
· Assists in managing the VUB Canvas shell for mass communication and information sharing;
· Assists with reconciling purchase requisitions and travel within the AIS system and the grants office budget reports;
· Maintains Excel spreadsheets to track academic progress, current and cumulative GPAs, and program participation in Blumen;
· Maintains an existing community resources booklet of services tailored to veterans’ needs;
· Designs brochures tailored to unemployment services and other veteran services;
· Completes the career coach certification within the first year of employment;
· Participates in pertinent professional development opportunities;
· Assist with student tracking required for the annual performance report using Blumen;
· Actively participates on committees and sponsored workshops at the host institution;
· Supports transition specialists with recruitment activities;
· Other duties as assigned by the program director
· Veterans are encouraged to apply

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.

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/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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.