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Coordinator of Career & Transfer Services
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Position Number: 5726469
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Position Type: Human Resources

Coordinator of Career & Transfer Services

Work Location: Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range: $85,899-$104,987, plus full state benefits
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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.

Reporting to the Dean of Student Development, the Coordinator of Career & Transfer Services leads efforts to enhance student success through strategic planning, employer engagement, and collaboration with college and community partners. The Coordinator manages comprehensive career services, including apprenticeships, internships, externships, Federal Work-Study positions, and part- and full-time employment. A key focus is meeting the Virginia Community College System's (VCCS) 2024-2030 goal to increase student participation in paid internships and apprenticeships by 25% by 2030.
Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong partnerships with local, regional, and national employers, government agencies, and nonprofits to provide paid internships and job opportunities for all students, including dual enrollment and early college students.
Develop and manage a diverse portfolio of internships in the Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties, ensuring alignment with student academic and career goals.
Conduct site visits to evaluate internship hosts and ensure high-quality experiences.
Oversee the Symplicity Career Hub platform, GermannaWorks, approving employers and reviewing job postings.
Lead outreach efforts to expand transfer partnerships with four-year colleges and universities, including Guaranteed Admission Programs and Articulation Agreements.
Provide career preparation support, including resume reviews, interview coaching, and professional etiquette guidance.
Supervise a team of full-time, part-time, and Federal Work-Study staff.
Organize career fairs, workshops, and signature programming such as HBCU Week, Transfer Fairs, and Work-Based Learning Fairs.

Data-Driven Leadership:

Track and analyze student outcomes to assess the effectiveness of internship and transfer programs, using data to inform improvements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and college policies.
Prepare regular reports on program performance and future opportunities.

Commitment to Equity:

Promote equitable access to students with their transfer, career exploration, and employment needs. Engage in outreach to create, sustain, and expand Germanna's transfer partners, including 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.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to drive student success through career development and transfer services while fostering strong community and employer partnerships.
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 a relevant field.
3-5 years of experience in higher education, college student personnel, employment services, employment training, human resources, recruitment, or another appropriate field.
Previous supervisory experience.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication competence.
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues and academic/administrative leaders to develop policies and coordinate programming.
Ability to analyze, assess, and interpret data for strategic planning and decision-making.
Strong technical and computer skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Number: FAC1435P
Job Close Date: 11/15/2024
Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/78281

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.

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.