Role Code: 29143-SW
FLSA: Nonexempt
Pay Band: 03
Position
Number: 298W1040
Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College
Division
Laurel Ridge
Community College (Div)
Work Location
Frederick – 069
Hiring Range: The hourly pay rate for this
position is $22.50 per hour.
Emergency/Essential Personnel: No
EEO Category:
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday day shift
hours. Evening hours are based upon student and business needs. This is a part-time position that does not exceed 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position: No
Job Description
This career coach will serve as the primary
advising resource for high school students by guiding Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) pathways and initiating a Coordinated
Care Network that aligns school staff, families, and Laurel Ridge Community College partners. Facilitates dual enrollment processes by
coordinating registration, supporting college applications, ensuring completion of required documentation, and communicating consistently
with students, families, and staff. Advises students on academic and career planning, including career assessments, postsecondary pathways,
workforce entry, and participation in work-based learning experiences. Maintains current knowledge of college programs, completes required
training and reporting, and collaborates with school and college personnel to ensure effective dual enrollment
implementation.
WAGE Compensation:
The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.50 per hour. The position is
part-time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer
educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
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here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge
Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and
working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to
applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email
eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization
takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor
potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory.
Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity
institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational
exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color,
religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe
working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!
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
- Experience utilizing oral and written communication skills in presentations and reports
- Computer technology experience- Word, Excel, and other commonly used platforms
Additional
Considerations
- Experience administering and interpreting assessments.
- Experience conducting workshops for
small groups. - Demonstrated proficiency with computer software, and able to learn new software quickly.
- Demonstrated
ability to work well with others. - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Previous secondary
school experience, preferably in a high school setting, or related professional experiences
Operation of a State
Vehicle: Yes
Supervises Employees: No
Required Travel
Travel as per any
required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service
region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Number: WGE_3182P
Recruitment Type:
General Public – G
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Close Date: 05/25/2026
Contact
Name: Faith Gaile
Email: fgaile@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required
to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional,
but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except
faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions.
Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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
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.
