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Workforce Advantage Success Coach(*Restricted)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fairfax, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 25th, 2026
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Virginia Community Colleges is hiring a Workforce Advantage Success Coach(*Restricted) to serve as the primary point of contact for Workforce Advantage participants at Northern Virginia Community College. The coach provides individualized case management and helps students navigate financial and personal barriers to completion. The grant-restricted role is based in Fairfax County and offers telework flexibility.

Highlights
  • Serves as the primary point of contact and trusted coach for Workforce Advantage program participants.
  • Provides individualized case management addressing financial and personal barriers to student success.
  • Works within Northern Virginia Community College's Workforce Development division supporting workforce training students.
  • Pays an annual salary of $65,000 for this full-time, grant-restricted Education Support Specialist III role.
  • Offers telework flexibility, subject to change based on departmental business needs.
  • Works a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Holds an Exempt FLSA classification within the Professionals EEO category.
  • Is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, at one of VCCS's largest community colleges.

Workforce Advantage Success Coach(*Restricted) Full Description




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Workforce Advantage Success Coach(*Restricted)
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  | Workforce Advantage Success Coach(*Restricted)
Role Title  | Education Support Spec III
Role Code  | 29144-FP
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 280R0101
Agency  | Northern VA Community College
Division  | NV280-VP Workforce Development
Work Location  | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range  | $65,000/yr
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-  | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sensitive Position  | No
Job Description  | General Description:
The Workforce Support Specialist serves as the primary point of contact and trusted coach for Workforce Advantage participants. This position provides individualized case management, helps students navigate financial and personal barriers, connects students with campus and community resources, and supports students from enrollment through credential completion and successful transition into employment or career advancement.

*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*
Duties and tasks:
Direct student support to program participants Develop individualized success plans with students and help them establish realistic academic, career, and personal goals. Program administration, data management, partner collaboration, and continuous program improvement. Support student coaching, events, orientations, workshops, and other program activities. Maintains accurate, timely, and complete program records and case documentation Tracks participant progress and program outcomes Meets grant reporting deadlines; ensures compliance with grant requirements, FERPA, and institutional policies; and effectively coordinates with program, financial, and administrative staff to support efficient program operations. 

*This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
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  | KSAs: Demonstrated ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with diverse populations. Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to changing processes. Familiarity with Navigate, or similar case management platforms. Knowledge of community resources throughout Northern Virginia. Bilingual skills (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic are strongly preferred 
Minimum Work Experience: Experience working with adult learners and/or first-generation students. Experience in human services, education, social work, counseling, workforce development, or a related field. Experience providing coaching, advising, case management, or student success support. Experience maintaining accurate documentation and managing multiple priorities.


Additional Considerations  | Experience with TANF, SNAP Employment & Training, WIOA, or other grant-funded workforce programs.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | May be required to travel between NOVA Campuses.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | CLS_4770P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 09/23/2026
Job Close Date  | 10/07/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Agency Website  | www.nvcc.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  | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College. NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
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/101594
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited. 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I understand that this position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college. 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. 
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? 
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program? 
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have experience working with adult learners and/or first-generation students? 
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience in human services, education, social work, counseling, workforce development, or a related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience providing coaching, advising, case management, or student success support? 
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Do you have experience maintaining accurate documentation and managing multiple priorities? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Other Document
  3. Alternative Hiring Process Letter
  4. SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)
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