Virginia's Community College System is hiring an Academic Learning Specialist for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. The role supports students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program through academic coaching, clinical readiness coordination, and NCLEX preparation. It helps students build clinical judgment, test-taking strategies, and study habits that improve retention, progression, and licensure outcomes.
Highlights
Provide academic coaching and student support services within the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Coordinate clinical readiness and compliance requirements needed for program progression.
Deliver NCLEX preparation support, including test-taking strategies and note-taking techniques.
Help students develop effective learning habits and clinical judgment skills.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an active, unencumbered Virginia RN license required.
Minimum of two years of direct client care experience as a Registered Nurse.
Salary range $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.
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
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Academic Learning Specialist Role Title | Trainer Instructor II Role Code | 29112-SW FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 04 Position Number | 283R0360 Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location | Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $70,000-$80,000. Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals 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 | Schedule is assigned by supervisor. Sensitive Position | No Job Description | Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Academic Learning Specialist serves as a student success professional within the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The position provides academic coaching, student support services, remediation, clinical readiness coordination, and NCLEX preparation support designed to improve student retention, progression, graduation, and licensure outcomes. The position plays a critical role in helping students develop effective learning habits, clinical judgment, test-taking strategies, note-taking techniques, and NCLEX readiness while ensuring compliance with clinical requirements necessary for progression in the program. 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 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Current active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Minimum of two (2) years of direct client care experience as a Registered Nurse. Demonstrated proficiency with technology and educational software applications. Additional Considerations | Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field. Experience in nursing education, tutoring, academic coaching, advising, or student success services. Experience with ATI testing and remediation systems. Experience managing CastleBranch or similar compliance management platforms. Community college experience. Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4714P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 09/02/2026 Job Close Date | 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu Contact Name | Email | [email protected] 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 | This is a restricted position that is dependent upon funding. The availability of funding is scheduled to end on June 30, 2029, but may be extended based on the continuation of funding. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability. 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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. 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. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100750
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
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Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Curriculum Vitae
Certificate
Unofficial Transcript 2
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Alternative Hiring Process Letter
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