Virginia's Community College System
FastForward/G3 Career Coach
🇺🇸 Albemarle, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $55K - $60K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ December 19th, 2025
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
Piedmont Virginia Community College is hiring a FastForward Career Coach. The role involves guiding students enrolled in noncredit workforce training through career and educational planning, supporting program admissions, financial aid, credential attainment, and job placement, while helping them overcome barriers to success with tailored assistance and community resource connections.
Highlights
- Guide students using career assessments and job market data to explore training and credential options.
- Facilitate enrollment and funding for workforce programs including FastForward, G3, and FANTIC.
- Provide job search support, resume writing, interview preparation, and soft skills coaching through one-on-one sessions and workshops.
- Engage in outreach to promote workforce programs to community and partners.
- Build employer relationships to support employment outcomes post-training.
- Required skills include communication, collaboration, knowledge of workforce development programs (WIOA, RVHI), and experience with data systems like CRM and Microsoft Office.
- Must have or earn Virginia Career Coach Certification within six months of hire.
- Salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually.
- Position is full-time, exempt, and grant-funded through June 30, 2028.
- Experience working with under-resourced populations and familiarity with student financial aid and supportive services preferred.
FastForward/G3 Career Coach Full Description
FastForward/G3 Career 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 | FastForward/G3 Career Coach
Role Title | Education Support Specialist III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band |
Position Number | 28200083
Agency | Piedmont Virginia Community College
Division | Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Albemarle - 003
Hiring Range | $55,000 - $60,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 | Flexibility to work 40 hours within the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The scenic PVCC campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville (Greene County), the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville and at high school sites across the region. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.
Position Title: FastForward Career Coach
Department: Workforce Development
Employment type: Full-time, exempt, grant-funded
Piedmont Community College offers a robust benefits package, including: 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
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 and 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, as appropriate. 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 of the position beyond this period is dependent upon the availability of continued grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities: Effectively guides and advises prospective and current students through career decision making process, using career assessment instruments and job market data to help students identify career, educational, and training options, inclusive of 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 Processes FastForward, G3 and FANTIC funding applications Meets with students facing barriers to successful completion and/or credential to identify resources and services needed for program completion and career success Provides job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills assistance through one-on-one sessions and classroom workshops Participates in outreach activities on and off campus to promote FastForward programs to the community and community partners Cultivates relationships with employers to impact post-completion employment and track student employment outcomes.
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 | 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 SNAPExperience with data systems (CRM’s) 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 FANTICExperience in career coaching, advising, enrollment services, or case management
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | minimal
Role Title | Education Support Specialist III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band |
Position Number | 28200083
Agency | Piedmont Virginia Community College
Division | Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Albemarle - 003
Hiring Range | $55,000 - $60,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 | Flexibility to work 40 hours within the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The scenic PVCC campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville (Greene County), the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville and at high school sites across the region. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.
Position Title: FastForward Career Coach
Department: Workforce Development
Employment type: Full-time, exempt, grant-funded
Piedmont Community College offers a robust benefits package, including: 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
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 and 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, as appropriate. 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 of the position beyond this period is dependent upon the availability of continued grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities: Effectively guides and advises prospective and current students through career decision making process, using career assessment instruments and job market data to help students identify career, educational, and training options, inclusive of 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 Processes FastForward, G3 and FANTIC funding applications Meets with students facing barriers to successful completion and/or credential to identify resources and services needed for program completion and career success Provides job search, resume writing, interview, and professional soft skills assistance through one-on-one sessions and classroom workshops Participates in outreach activities on and off campus to promote FastForward programs to the community and community partners Cultivates relationships with employers to impact post-completion employment and track student employment outcomes.
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 | 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 SNAPExperience with data systems (CRM’s) 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 FANTICExperience in career coaching, advising, enrollment services, or case management
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4217P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/18/2025
Job Close Date | 01/26/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | pvcc.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 |
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/91547
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/18/2025
Job Close Date | 01/26/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | pvcc.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 |
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/91547
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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