Workforce Development Coordinator Jobs in Virginia

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 4, 2026. Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2026, and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position will be contacted. 

 Due to the nature of the work environment, candidates must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI).

The Pay, Perks, and Benefits

• Annual Salary of $57,750.00- $65,375.00 and commensurate with experience.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match.
• Generous time off is provided, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays are provided, including a two week paid winter break.
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered, with excellent dental options.

What You Will Do
As a Student Success Coordinator, you will serve as the primary student-facing professional responsible for supporting student success through intervention, coaching, and case management. You will work directly with students who are experiencing academic, attendance, or conduct-related challenges and provide proactive support to help them remain engaged and successfully complete their programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Meet individually with students experiencing academic, attendance, or conduct concerns.
• Conduct intervention meetings and develop individualized student success plans.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to improve student performance and engagement.
• Monitor student progress and conduct follow-up activities to ensure continued success.
• Review attendance alerts and intervene with students experiencing attendance challenges.
• Help students identify and address barriers impacting attendance and participation.
• Track academic performance indicators and identify students at risk of falling behind.
• Coordinate remediation, recovery, and support plans that promote academic achievement.
• Address student conduct concerns and conduct intervention meetings when appropriate.
• Document interventions, corrective actions, and case management activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to support student retention and completion goals.
• Escalate serious or complex student concerns in accordance with established procedures.

How You Will Help the Team
You will play a critical role in creating a supportive and accountable learning environment. Through consistent student engagement, timely interventions, and effective case management, you will help improve student retention, strengthen student engagement, and support successful program completion. Your ability to build relationships, identify challenges early, and connect students with resources will contribute directly to positive student outcomes.

Work Schedule
This position follows a consistent schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This schedule supports student engagement and services across multiple instructional shifts.

Your Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, student affairs, counseling, social work, human services, workforce development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working directly with adult students, workforce learners, customers, clients, or participants in a coaching, advising, counseling, case management, career navigation, or support role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with diverse adult learners.
• Ability to support individuals balancing education, employment, family, and other life responsibilities with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and follow through on learner support activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information, customer relationship management (CRM), or case management systems.
• Experience supporting adult learner retention, workforce training, career pathway programs, academic success initiatives, or related programs is preferred.

What Makes Working Here Different
At IALR, we are committed to helping individuals achieve educational and career success. As a Student Success Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and build pathways to future opportunities. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to student success, workforce development, and strengthening our community through education and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status