Tidewater Tech
Education
CareerSuccessCoordinator
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“Career Success Coordinator at Tidewater Tech. Skills: Student success, Career services, Placement. Manage student caseload. Meet performance metrics”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet defined performance metrics; Achieve certification attainment; Achieve graduation progression; Achieve placement-related indicators; Achieve measurable student outcomes
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Work outside regular business hours, Travel locally, Travel overnight
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of experience in student services, 1 year of experience in career services, 1 year of experience in advising, 1 year of experience in workforce development, 1 year of experience in recruiting, 1 year of experience in a related support role, 1 year of experience in a proprietary educational setting
Nice to Have
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, 1 year of related experience in a for-profit educational setting
What You'll Do.
Manage student caseload
Meet performance metrics
Drive certification completion
Drive graduation progression
Drive career readiness
Drive placement preparation
Serve as contact for students
Serve as career readiness advocate
Build trust with students
Build rapport with students
Build accountability with students
Identify barriers to certification
Address barriers to job placement
Monitor certification readiness
Drive certification outcomes
Introduce career readiness concepts
Develop professional behavior knowledge
Develop labor market awareness
Support career planning
Support job search strategies
Support interview preparation
Prepare students for placement
Assist with job applications
Assist with documentation
Assist with placement follow-up
Document student interactions
Document engagement activities
Document supporting materials
Participate in cohort tracking
Participate in G&E chart confirmation
Participate in required audits
Complete weekly reporting
Complete monthly reporting
Participate in workshops
Support application stations
Participate in application stations
Facilitate application stations
Support commencement events
Participate in commencement events
Facilitate commencement events
Support alumni events
Participate in alumni events
Facilitate alumni events
Participate in career fairs
Facilitate career fairs
Support certification readiness activities
Participate in certification readiness activities
Facilitate certification readiness activities
Perform additional responsibilities
Complete onboarding training
Complete ongoing training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with education team; Partner with student success coordinators; Coordinate with employer engagement; Coordinate with career services partners
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. About Us – Big Changes, Better Benefits – Join us! At Tidewater Tech, we are committed to helping adult students develop the skills necessary for meaningful entry-level careers. Founded in 1969, our institution is steeped in a tradition of career education and workforce development. As a leading educational provider in the trade industry, our programs, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensure that students are well-prepared for today’s workplace. With high academic standards and hands-on training, we create a learning environment that supports student success. At Tidewater Tech, we’re dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. Location: Tidewater Tech Little Creek 2331 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Compensation: up to $26.50/hour Are you passionate about student advocacy and career development? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with employers and students alike? About the Role The Career Success Coordinator helps students successfully transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. This position supports students throughout the full student lifecycle by proactively driving certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation. As a Career Success Coordinator, you will engage students early to build strong and consistent relationships, supporting them through certification and placement. Key Responsibilities Performance & Accountability Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics, which may include: Retention and persistence Certification readiness and attainment Graduation progression Career readiness and placement-related leading indicators Contribute to a performance-driven culture focused on measurable student outcomes Student Engagement & Advocacy Serve as a consistent point of contact and career readiness adv
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