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Statewide Coordinator for CAPS Program

Virginia Community College System

73,000 - 75,000

United States, Virginia, Richmond

Apr 02, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	Statewide Coordinator for CAPS Program
Role Title	Education Coordinator I
Role Code	29131-SW
FLSA	Exempt
Pay Band	05
Position Number	261R0042
Agency	VCCS-System Office
Division	System Office (Div)
Work Location	Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range	73,000 - 75,000
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-	Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	40 hours Monday - Friday. Weekends as needed. 20% of time will be travelling throughout the state of Virginia.
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow. The Statewide Coordinator for the College Attainment for Parent Students ( CAPS) Program will play a pivotal role in transforming educational opportunities for parent students across Virginia's community college system. This dynamic position combines leadership, advocacy, and data-driven strategy to drive program success. The Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the CAPS initiative, aiming to enhance economic mobility for student parents. Key responsibilities include building a sustainable data infrastructure, advocating for student-parent-focused policies, and fostering partnerships with community colleges and external stakeholders that will meet the programmatic goals and grant milestones. As the face of the CAPS initiative, the Coordinator will ensure measurable outcomes by leading a statewide effort to identify and address barriers faced by parent students, ultimately creating a scalable model for nationwide impact. This role requires a strategic, collaborative professional dedicated to achieving equity and economic opportunity for student parents in higher education. This position will be a part of the Student Success Center's Coaching Team and will be expected to collaborate with the team and to contribute to other teamwork, such as supporting the New Horizons Conference.
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	*Knowledge:* Knowledge of and expertise in developing data-driven frameworks and leading policy initiatives. Knowledge of and familiarity with the needs of nontraditional and parent students in higher education. *Skills:* Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. *Abilities:* Ability to develop and implement a scalable data system for tracking student-parent outcomes by 2027 Ability to make statistically significant improvements in CAPS participants' educational and economic outcomes Ability to establish CAPS as a replicable model for student-parent support nationwide Ability to administer student surveys to assess program effectiveness and quality Ability to travel 20% of the time throughout Virginia *Education and Experience:* Experience in program management, higher education, or advocacy work. Coursework completed in education, public policy, social work, or a related field.
Additional Considerations	Experience managing grant-funded initiatives. Proven success in engaging policymakers and building advocacy campaigns. Knowledge of Virginia's community college system and its student populations.
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	Travel required 20% of time throughout state of Virginia

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	CLS_3704P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	04/02/2025
Job Close Date	04/16/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Agency Website	https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name	Patsy Rose
Email	prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number	8048194938
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	This position is defined as a restricted classified position and is dependent upon the continuation of funding. The individual hired will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.
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	VCCSuses 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/83914