J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Career and Financial Literacy Coach
🇺🇸 Henrico, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $62K - $65K
💻 Other
🗓️ October 2nd, 2025
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring a Career and Financial Literacy Coach. The role involves providing one-on-one career and financial coaching to individuals qualifying for the Road to Success for Virginians Program (RSVP), helping them with career planning, enrollment in credential training, job readiness, and financial literacy, while collaborating with partner agencies and utilizing various workforce systems for data tracking and support.
Highlights
- Provide individualized career coaching aligned with target industries and support credential attainment and employment or further education.
- Deliver financial coaching focused on improving credit scores, net worth, and net income through assessments and budgeting.
- Collaborate with Career Services Team, partner agencies, and DSS offices for wrap-around employment support.
- Maintain timely data entry, reporting, and program documentation using Workforce Enrollment Systems (WES), Navigate, Network2WorkRVA, and Salesforce.
- Salary range between $62,000 and $65,000, commensurate with experience.
- Requires knowledge of human development, career pathway planning, motivational interviewing, labor market trends, and financial literacy training.
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field, and experience in career and financial coaching.
- Must communicate effectively with diverse populations and manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Some travel between campuses may be required.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
Career and Financial Literacy Coach Full Description
Career and Financial Literacy Coach
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Career and Financial Literacy Coach
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 283R0401
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience, $62,000 - $65,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Assigned by supervisor
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds is seeking a Career and Financial Literacy Coach.
This position will support the mission of the Road to Success for Virginians Program (RSVP), CCWA, and the colleges by providing support to individuals seeking training, workforce skills, coaching, financial literacy support, and dependents under 18 living at home, to prepare for employment and become self-sufficient.
Purpose: The Caree and Financial Literacy Coach will serve as one of the three RSVP coaches working with individuals that qualify for the RSVP program. For each individual, the Coach will provide one on one meetings and will teach participants the value of bundled services.
Career Coaching:
Maintain, revise, or establish a career plan with students/job seekers ensuring that it aligns with target industries, results in an industry recognized credential, and leads to employment or continued education/training. In conjunction with Sector Program Support Techs, the Coach will help individuals enroll in credential training and when they are job ready, connect them to a team member that will support them during their job application process.
Financial Coaching:
Assist participants in resolving financial concerns and focus on financial health to shift the approach towards proactive financial management. The coach will assist participants in improving their credit score, net worth and net income. The coach will do this through the use of financial assessments, budgets, balance sheets, and credit building strategies.
The Coach will work closely with the rest of the Career Services Team, partner agencies, and local DSS offices to collaboratively support individuals with wrap around supports to address any barriers to employment they may face. The Coach will ensure timely data entry and reporting as needed, maintaining and tracking program files, participant data and other records. The Coach will utilize the Workforce Enrollment Systems (WES), Navigate, Network2WorkRVA and Salesforce for record keeping
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 | Considerable working knowledge of human development and career pathway planning for individuals who are unemployment or underemployed. Prior experience and/or education in human services, career services or similar, working with populations to successfully overcome barriers to personal and professional success. Considerable experience coordinating services with multiple agencies and community partners. Considerable working knowledge of motivational interviewing in order to apply a strengths-base approach for setting and attaining career goals to meet job seekers individual needs. Demonstrated ability to interpret labor market trends and provide professional guidance/coaching to help adults navigate education and training opportunities. Considerable knowledge and experience delivering financial literacy training and services to low-income, unemployed, and underemployed individuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with a diverse population of clients, staff, and business and community partners. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to organize and deliver multiple projects in a timely manner.
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in career and financial coaching. Work experience in career coaching, counseling or workforce development. Work experience in financial coaching. Works well in a team and individually. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Prior work in fast paced environment managing a caseload of clients Experience operating a personal computer with current software programs to include word processing, digital communication, spreadsheet, and database products. Bilingual in Spanish
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel |
Some travel between campuses as needed.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 283R0401
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience, $62,000 - $65,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Assigned by supervisor
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds is seeking a Career and Financial Literacy Coach.
This position will support the mission of the Road to Success for Virginians Program (RSVP), CCWA, and the colleges by providing support to individuals seeking training, workforce skills, coaching, financial literacy support, and dependents under 18 living at home, to prepare for employment and become self-sufficient.
Purpose: The Caree and Financial Literacy Coach will serve as one of the three RSVP coaches working with individuals that qualify for the RSVP program. For each individual, the Coach will provide one on one meetings and will teach participants the value of bundled services.
Career Coaching:
Maintain, revise, or establish a career plan with students/job seekers ensuring that it aligns with target industries, results in an industry recognized credential, and leads to employment or continued education/training. In conjunction with Sector Program Support Techs, the Coach will help individuals enroll in credential training and when they are job ready, connect them to a team member that will support them during their job application process.
Financial Coaching:
Assist participants in resolving financial concerns and focus on financial health to shift the approach towards proactive financial management. The coach will assist participants in improving their credit score, net worth and net income. The coach will do this through the use of financial assessments, budgets, balance sheets, and credit building strategies.
The Coach will work closely with the rest of the Career Services Team, partner agencies, and local DSS offices to collaboratively support individuals with wrap around supports to address any barriers to employment they may face. The Coach will ensure timely data entry and reporting as needed, maintaining and tracking program files, participant data and other records. The Coach will utilize the Workforce Enrollment Systems (WES), Navigate, Network2WorkRVA and Salesforce for record keeping
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 | Considerable working knowledge of human development and career pathway planning for individuals who are unemployment or underemployed. Prior experience and/or education in human services, career services or similar, working with populations to successfully overcome barriers to personal and professional success. Considerable experience coordinating services with multiple agencies and community partners. Considerable working knowledge of motivational interviewing in order to apply a strengths-base approach for setting and attaining career goals to meet job seekers individual needs. Demonstrated ability to interpret labor market trends and provide professional guidance/coaching to help adults navigate education and training opportunities. Considerable knowledge and experience delivering financial literacy training and services to low-income, unemployed, and underemployed individuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with a diverse population of clients, staff, and business and community partners. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to organize and deliver multiple projects in a timely manner.
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in career and financial coaching. Work experience in career coaching, counseling or workforce development. Work experience in financial coaching. Works well in a team and individually. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Prior work in fast paced environment managing a caseload of clients Experience operating a personal computer with current software programs to include word processing, digital communication, spreadsheet, and database products. Bilingual in Spanish
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel |
Some travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4054P
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/29/2025
Job Close Date | 10/03/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
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 | * Position is open to state agency employees only.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
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/89294
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/29/2025
Job Close Date | 10/03/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
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 | * Position is open to state agency employees only.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
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/89294
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Will you require sponsorship to accept employment?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been employed full-time or part-time by Reynolds Community College or any institution within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS)? If yes, please specify the institution, your position title, and dates of employment:
(Open Ended Question) - This position is only open to current state of Virginia employees. Are you a current state employee of Virginia? If you are not a current employee of the state of Virginia your application will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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