Title: Career Coach Agency: Mountain Gateway Community College Location: Rockbridge - 163 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: $42,905 to $48,700 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies. The career coach will serve as a one-stop resource in the Rockbridge County High School for middle majority students. The career coach will coordinate career assessments using Wizard, write career plans, and will serve as a resource to guidance counselors and other staff in career counseling. The career coach will assist with college placement testing and will integrate work based learning experiences into the position including employ-ability skills and soft skills training; make connections with business and industry pathways including the promotion of certifications in CTE courses. This is a professional/counselor position working closely with high school and community college stakeholders to help secondary students easily transition to post-secondary education. The career coach will directly report to the Director of Student Services and assist with program management. Minimum Qualifications: Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or a Bachelor's Degree. Effective communication skills Ability to be a team player including maintaining confidentiality Ability to gather and analyze data Experience in career coaching strategies Experience in academic and career advising Experience working with under-served/underrepresented populations Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of MGCC programs Knowledge of Dual Enrollment Programs and procedures Experience in administering and interpreting assessments