Coordinator Of Career & Transfer Services

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Posting Summary

Working Title Coordinator of Career & Transfer Services Role Title 12month-Professional-Instructo Role Code 01223-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 297FA019 Agency Germanna Community College Agency/Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Fredericksburg

• 630 Hiring Range $74,130-$92,663, plus full state benefits Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:30pm

Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm

Or as scheduled

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

Germanna Community College is enthusiastically seeking an innovative, student-centered, and equity-minded Coordinator of Career and Transfer Services. Reporting to the Dean of Student Development, the Coordinator of Career and Transfer Services (herein Coordinator) provides leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, and college-wide collaboration to enhance student success by delivering comprehensive transfer, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), employment services, and Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities, including but not limited to apprenticeships, externships, internships, Federal Work-Study employment, and off-campus employment. The position is committed to fostering student development by assisting students with their transfer, career exploration, and employment needs.

The Coordinator is responsible for community outreach to create, sustain, and expand external connections with employers, including local, regional, and national businesses, organizations, and Federal, State, and Local agencies, that provide Work-Based Learning opportunities for all Germanna students, including Dual Enrollment, Independent Dual Enrollment, and Early College students. Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for community outreach to create, sustain, and expand Germanna's transfer partners, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The Coordinator is responsible for an equity advancement focus on employment and transfer opportunities for students.

The Coordinator is also responsible for the documentation, assessment, and dissemination of results from strategic planning objectives and tactics. The Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Career & Transfer Center, which includes career and transfer advising, Work-Based Learning, and Credit for Prior Learning, and directly supervises 5 full-time, 1 part-time, and Federal Work-Study (FWS) student team members. The Coordinator also leads regular and signature programming for the Center, including Career Fairs, National HBCU Week, Transfer Fairs, Work-Based Learning Fairs, and workshops.

This position will be required to travel to all college locations and throughout our service community area. Additionally, this position will be required to attend meetings across the state and elsewhere as needed.

Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu.

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.

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

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Career Development, or a relevant field.

• 2 or more years of experience in a higher education setting with an emphasis on academic advising, career development, counseling, and/or employment training and development.

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Demonstrates commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.

• Knowledge of student development theory.

• Knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to analyze, assess, and interpret data for strategic planning and decision-making.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strong technical and computer skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) or community college setting.

• Previous experience with Work-Based Learning in community college, K-12, or community setting.

• Certification, Licensure, and/or previous experience with career assessments.

• Previous experience with Student Information Systems (SIS).

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

travel between campuses may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1230P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/01/2024 Job Close Date 03/29/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://germanna.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number 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 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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Unofficial Transcript 2

• Unofficial Transcript 3

• AHP Letter