Virginia's Community College System
Automotive & Collision Program Lab Coordinator
🇺🇸 Alexandria, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $65K - $75K
💻 Other
🗓️ September 24th, 2025
Canvas
LMS
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Northern VA Community College is hiring an Automotive & Collision Program Lab Coordinator. The coordinator manages automotive and collision repair labs by developing and revising curriculum and operating procedures, maintaining equipment and vehicles, providing student support, and coordinating lab resources to ensure program quality and safety.
Highlights
- Develop lab tasks and curriculum aligned with ASE Education Foundation accreditation.
- Create and update standard operating procedures covering safety, tool checkout, and vehicle operation.
- Work directly with students during lab activities and lead the Student Auto Club.
- Maintain and repair automotive and collision lab equipment, tools, and vehicles; track maintenance records.
- Manage inventory, including donations, and handle procurement of tools and supplies.
- Provide career counseling and academic advising to students.
- Coordinate student recruitment and retention activities and events.
- Experience required as automotive or collision repair technician; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and inventory management.
- Compensation range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually.
- Applicants must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.
Automotive & Collision Program Lab Coordinator Full Description
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Automotive & Collision Program Lab Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 | Automotive & Collision Program Lab Coordinator
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000802
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location | Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range | $65,000-$75,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | C-Technician
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 | Mostly afternoons and evenings. Daytime and weekend shifts as needed.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | The Automotive and Collision Program Lab Coordinator will create standard operating procedures for the lab and common curriculum templates, making revisions to curriculum templates and standard operating procedures to keep the automotive program up to date and competitive. This position will work with students during lab activities and observe the effectiveness of each lab task and as needed. This position will work alongside the lab technician to assure all automotive and collision repair labs, equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained and repaired as needed to maintain safety and reliability of curriculum delivered. This position will maintain inventory (including donations and other assets.) and lead the Student Auto Club.
Description of Duties and Tasks Develop lab tasks and curriculum aligned with ASE Education Foundation accreditation tasks. Develops lab standard operating procedures for lab staff, instructors, and students to include safety, tool and equipment checkout, vehicle operation, group work, etc. Revises lab curriculum based on observations made during implementation to gain critical feedback from students and instructors. Completes safety, tools and equipment section for ASE Education Foundation accreditation. Plan and deliver student recruitment and retention activities and events. Coordinates the receiving and down donation of vehicles and other equipment. Provide career counseling and academic advising to incoming and continuing students. Build and serve as liaison for the student auto club for increased student engagement. Integrate NOVA core values into the lab environment. Coordinates with Lab Manager with the set up of all lab stations with necessary tools, equipment, vehicles, and lab curriculum for each lab session. Ensure vehicles are operational and repaired or arrange for repair as needed. Tracks lab vehicle use and operation capabilities. Maintain records of vehicle maintenance, repairs completed and requested. Maintain records of shop equipment maintenance, repairs, and repairs requested. Identify, report and track safety concerns. Maintain inventory. Identify, procure and purchase needed tools, equipment, and supplies for the automotive and collision programs. Completes projects as indicated by the program head.
***All Applicants must reside in VA, MD or DC.
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 | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent collaboration skills Excellent problem solving skills Computer literacy Good organizational skills Excellent verbal and writing communication skills Ability to work independently
Minimum Work Experience:Experience as an automotive or collision repair technician Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Experience creating, using and interpreting spreadsheets Experience with procurement and inventory management. Valid Driver’s License
Additional Considerations | Additional Considerations: ASE and/or manufacturer certifications Experience with college environments Experience with learning management systems Experience with student recruitment and advising Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas or manufacturer based LMS.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | N/A
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000802
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location | Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range | $65,000-$75,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | C-Technician
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 | Mostly afternoons and evenings. Daytime and weekend shifts as needed.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | The Automotive and Collision Program Lab Coordinator will create standard operating procedures for the lab and common curriculum templates, making revisions to curriculum templates and standard operating procedures to keep the automotive program up to date and competitive. This position will work with students during lab activities and observe the effectiveness of each lab task and as needed. This position will work alongside the lab technician to assure all automotive and collision repair labs, equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained and repaired as needed to maintain safety and reliability of curriculum delivered. This position will maintain inventory (including donations and other assets.) and lead the Student Auto Club.
Description of Duties and Tasks Develop lab tasks and curriculum aligned with ASE Education Foundation accreditation tasks. Develops lab standard operating procedures for lab staff, instructors, and students to include safety, tool and equipment checkout, vehicle operation, group work, etc. Revises lab curriculum based on observations made during implementation to gain critical feedback from students and instructors. Completes safety, tools and equipment section for ASE Education Foundation accreditation. Plan and deliver student recruitment and retention activities and events. Coordinates the receiving and down donation of vehicles and other equipment. Provide career counseling and academic advising to incoming and continuing students. Build and serve as liaison for the student auto club for increased student engagement. Integrate NOVA core values into the lab environment. Coordinates with Lab Manager with the set up of all lab stations with necessary tools, equipment, vehicles, and lab curriculum for each lab session. Ensure vehicles are operational and repaired or arrange for repair as needed. Tracks lab vehicle use and operation capabilities. Maintain records of vehicle maintenance, repairs completed and requested. Maintain records of shop equipment maintenance, repairs, and repairs requested. Identify, report and track safety concerns. Maintain inventory. Identify, procure and purchase needed tools, equipment, and supplies for the automotive and collision programs. Completes projects as indicated by the program head.
***All Applicants must reside in VA, MD or DC.
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 | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent collaboration skills Excellent problem solving skills Computer literacy Good organizational skills Excellent verbal and writing communication skills Ability to work independently
Minimum Work Experience:Experience as an automotive or collision repair technician Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Experience creating, using and interpreting spreadsheets Experience with procurement and inventory management. Valid Driver’s License
Additional Considerations | Additional Considerations: ASE and/or manufacturer certifications Experience with college environments Experience with learning management systems Experience with student recruitment and advising Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas or manufacturer based LMS.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4037P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/23/2025
Job Close Date | 10/07/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.nvcc.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 (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/89113
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/23/2025
Job Close Date | 10/07/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.nvcc.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 (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/89113
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience as an automotive or collision repair technician?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using Microsoft suite applications such as Excel or Access?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience creating, using and interpreting spreadsheets?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with procurement and inventory management ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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