Tidewater Tech

Education

CareerSuccessCoordinator

Norfolk, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

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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