Virginia's Community College System
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisor
🇺🇸 Chesterfield, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $30 per Hour
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ September 9th, 2025
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Brightpoint Community College is hiring a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisor. The advisor provides one-on-one support to continuing CTE students by guiding them through course selection, program mapping, and registration while collaborating with faculty and staff to promote retention and support initiatives. The position also assists with recruitment events, enrollment campaigns, and new student orientations, serving a maximum of 624 hours under a grant terminating in June 2026.
Highlights
- Provide personalized advising to CTE students on course selection, program planning, and registration.
- Collaborate closely with faculty and deans to ensure consistent advising and referrals to wraparound services.
- Support early alert and retention initiatives for CTE programs.
- Assist with recruitment events, enrollment campaigns, and new student orientations.
- Must demonstrate strong academic advising and career counseling experience with knowledge of industry certifications and labor market trends.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), student information systems (SIS), degree audit, retention software, and online advising platforms.
- Ability to analyze student progress data to inform advising strategies is essential.
- Bachelor's degree, community college experience, and business industry background preferred.
- Part-time position with up to 29 hours per week, requiring flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
- Hourly rate is $30.00; grant-funded position ending June 30, 2026, with a maximum of 624 hours.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisor Full Description
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisor
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 Summary
Working Title | Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Advisor
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 290W0020
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $30.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | N-No EEO-4 Reporting
Full Time or Part Time | Part 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 | Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and occasional weekends. Up to but not guaranteed a maximum 29 hours/week, depending on student need (hours will vary throughout the year).
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the Part-Time Business Advisor provides essential one-on-one support to continuing CTE students, guiding them through course selection, program mapping, and registration processes. This role involves close collaboration with faculty and deans to ensure consistent advising messaging and referring students to appropriate wraparound services when needed. The advisor also plays a key role in supporting early alert and retention initiatives for CTE programs, and assists with recruitment events, enrollment campaigns, and new student orientations. This is a grant/restricted position with a limit of 624 hours maximum and will end June 30, 2026
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 | Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in academic advising or career counseling, proficiently assessing student needs, creating academic and career plans, and providing both individual and group advising, including course selection and progress monitoring. A crucial aspect of this role involves understanding industry certifications and labor market demands to empower students in their academic and career ownership. Strong written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to build rapport, collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff, and clearly communicate complex information
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have experience with student information systems (SIS), degree audit, retention software, and online advising platforms. We’re seeking individual’s adept at identifying student challenges, developing solutions, and analyzing data (e.g., progress, retention rates) to inform advising strategies. This role demands excellent organizational and time management skills to manage student caseloads, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. A high degree of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and adherence to FERPA are paramount. The position also requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate student needs, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with various college departments.
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree, prior experience in a community college environment, and a business industry background
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | May require travel between campuses.
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 290W0020
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $30.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | N-No EEO-4 Reporting
Full Time or Part Time | Part 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 | Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and occasional weekends. Up to but not guaranteed a maximum 29 hours/week, depending on student need (hours will vary throughout the year).
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the Part-Time Business Advisor provides essential one-on-one support to continuing CTE students, guiding them through course selection, program mapping, and registration processes. This role involves close collaboration with faculty and deans to ensure consistent advising messaging and referring students to appropriate wraparound services when needed. The advisor also plays a key role in supporting early alert and retention initiatives for CTE programs, and assists with recruitment events, enrollment campaigns, and new student orientations. This is a grant/restricted position with a limit of 624 hours maximum and will end June 30, 2026
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 | Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in academic advising or career counseling, proficiently assessing student needs, creating academic and career plans, and providing both individual and group advising, including course selection and progress monitoring. A crucial aspect of this role involves understanding industry certifications and labor market demands to empower students in their academic and career ownership. Strong written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to build rapport, collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff, and clearly communicate complex information
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have experience with student information systems (SIS), degree audit, retention software, and online advising platforms. We’re seeking individual’s adept at identifying student challenges, developing solutions, and analyzing data (e.g., progress, retention rates) to inform advising strategies. This role demands excellent organizational and time management skills to manage student caseloads, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records. A high degree of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and adherence to FERPA are paramount. The position also requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate student needs, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with various college departments.
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree, prior experience in a community college environment, and a business industry background
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | May require travel between campuses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2749P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/08/2025
Job Close Date | 09/22/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.brightpoint.edu
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
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/88600
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/08/2025
Job Close Date | 09/22/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.brightpoint.edu
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
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/88600
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your experience advising students.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience assisting students with course registration
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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