Virginia Western Community College
TRIO Academic Success Coach
🇺🇸
Roanoke, VA
🕑
Full-Time
💰
TBD
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
March 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Virginia Western Community College is hiring a TRIO Academic Success Coach. The role involves providing career and academic advising, developing workshops, monitoring student progress, advocating for student self-advocacy skills, and collaborating with faculty and student services to support first-generation, low-income, and disabled students in the TRIO Student Support Services program.
Highlights
- Support the TRIO Student Support Services program funded by a federal Department of Education grant.
- Provide career, academic advising, and academic development support to improve student success.
- Plan and develop workshops; monitor students' cognitive and non-cognitive skill progress.
- Advocate and promote students' self-advocacy skills; collaborate with faculty and student services departments.
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to student advising and progress.
- Funding secured through August 31, 2030; position is grant-dependent and professional faculty status.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and knowledge of TRIO program guidelines.
- Experience in academic advising, coaching, career guidance, and workshop facilitation preferred.
- Must support students in goal setting, time management, study skills, financial aid processes, and transfer pathways.
- Role includes accompanying students on cultural enrichment trips throughout Virginia.
TRIO Academic Success Coach Full Description
TRIO Academic Success Coach
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 1-540-857-7283.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 1-540-857-7283.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | TRIO Academic Success Coach
Role Title | 12 month-Professional-Lecturer
Role Code | 01241-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 286GA072
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Agency/Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications and dependent upon grant funding
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Normal work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. There may be a need to work outside of these normal hours for special events/programming.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for an Academic Success Coach. The Academic Success Coach position is a restricted, grant funded, professional faculty position that supports the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This program is funded by a federal Department of Education grant. The Academic Success Coach position provides career and academic advising for first generation, low income, and/or disabled students participating in the TRIO SSS program. In addition, the Academic Success Coach provides academic development support to improve student success.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plans and develops workshops, provides transfer, career and academic advising, monitors progress of students’ non-cognitive and cognitive skills, advocates and promotes students’ self-advocacy skills, collaborates with other student services departments and faculty to best meet student needs and ensure academic success, and maintains accurate records and reports.
This is a restricted professional faculty position dependent upon the conditions of the federal TRIO grant under the Department of Education. Funding for this position has been secured through August 31, 2030.
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 | • Bachelors degree required.• Knowledge of TRIO Student Support Services programs and federal grant guidelines supporting first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.• Experience providing academic advising, coaching, and career guidance to college students.• Ability to support students in developing academic success strategies, including goal setting, timemanagement, and study skills.• Knowledge of financial aid processes, transfer pathways, and student support resources.• Experience monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records in advising or case management systems.• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and student success programming.• Strong ability to build supportive relationships with students and promote self-advocacy.• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administration, community members and student services teams to support retention and completion.
Additional Considerations | • Experience providing academic advising, coaching, and career guidance to college students, preferred• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and student success programming, preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Accompanies student participants on cultural enrichment trips which will require driving students in State or rental vehicles to various locations throughout the state of Virginia.
Role Title | 12 month-Professional-Lecturer
Role Code | 01241-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 286GA072
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Agency/Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications and dependent upon grant funding
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Normal work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. There may be a need to work outside of these normal hours for special events/programming.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for an Academic Success Coach. The Academic Success Coach position is a restricted, grant funded, professional faculty position that supports the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This program is funded by a federal Department of Education grant. The Academic Success Coach position provides career and academic advising for first generation, low income, and/or disabled students participating in the TRIO SSS program. In addition, the Academic Success Coach provides academic development support to improve student success.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plans and develops workshops, provides transfer, career and academic advising, monitors progress of students’ non-cognitive and cognitive skills, advocates and promotes students’ self-advocacy skills, collaborates with other student services departments and faculty to best meet student needs and ensure academic success, and maintains accurate records and reports.
This is a restricted professional faculty position dependent upon the conditions of the federal TRIO grant under the Department of Education. Funding for this position has been secured through August 31, 2030.
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 | • Bachelors degree required.• Knowledge of TRIO Student Support Services programs and federal grant guidelines supporting first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.• Experience providing academic advising, coaching, and career guidance to college students.• Ability to support students in developing academic success strategies, including goal setting, timemanagement, and study skills.• Knowledge of financial aid processes, transfer pathways, and student support resources.• Experience monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records in advising or case management systems.• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and student success programming.• Strong ability to build supportive relationships with students and promote self-advocacy.• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administration, community members and student services teams to support retention and completion.
Additional Considerations | • Experience providing academic advising, coaching, and career guidance to college students, preferred• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and student success programming, preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Accompanies student participants on cultural enrichment trips which will require driving students in State or rental vehicles to various locations throughout the state of Virginia.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_1894P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/26/2026
Job Close Date | 04/08/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 1-540-857-7283.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Additional Information | This is a restricted position funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant. The current grant cycle ends August 31, 2030.
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/94768
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/26/2026
Job Close Date | 04/08/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 1-540-857-7283.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Additional Information | This is a restricted position funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant. The current grant cycle ends August 31, 2030.
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/94768
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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