Germanna Community College
Career and Transfer Assistant
🇺🇸 Spotsylvania, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $41K - $47K
💻 Other
🗓️ November 4th, 2025
Canvas
Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Career and Transfer Assistant. The Assistant facilitates daily operations of the Career and Transfer Center by greeting visitors, managing communications, supporting event planning, handling budget-related tasks, scheduling meetings, maintaining social media, and providing resource referrals to students and external contacts.
Highlights
- Manage daily operations of the Career and Transfer Center including reception duties and communication via phone and email.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and manage the office calendar using EAB Navigate software.
- Support the center coordinator with budget management and procurement of materials and services.
- Assist in event planning, room reservations, and participation in events involving students and community partners.
- Develop marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters, campaigns, and manage social media communications.
- Maintain the electronic job board and facilitate campus recruiting visits.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, Google Suite, with ability to learn new software quickly.
- Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma and administrative experience with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree, experience in higher education or community college settings, and experience with SIS, Canvas, and Navigate systems.
- Hiring range is $40,603-$47,362 plus full state benefits, with a full-time schedule Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.
Career and Transfer Assistant Full Description
Career and Transfer Assistant
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 | Career and Transfer Assistant
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 29700130
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range | $40,603-$47,362; Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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: 8am-4:30pm
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 Germanna 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.
The Career and Transfer Center Assistant will assist with a variety of important duties that support the high volume of a busy college wide resource. The Assistant greets students, 4-year college representatives, employers, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the center, and opens and closes the center as assigned. The assistant answers the phone and responds to the center’s email. The assistant supports the coordinator with management of the budget and purchases products, materials, and services for the center. The assistant schedules meetings for the coordinator and assists with calendar management. This position prepares and distributes materials to students and for events, as well as maintains the center’s social media platforms. The assistant will refer students to center resources and assist with triage and help communicate the mission and function of the department within the college and to external constituents.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Career and Transfer Center daily operations, in person, by phone and/or virtually. Greet students, 4-year college representatives, employers, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the center. Manage the office calendar of events and make appointments for Center staff and support the needs of students making appointments using EAB Navigate. Manage emails directed to the Career & Transfer while providing guidance and resources and appropriate hand-off. Assist in event planning, room reservations, and participating in events that involve students, community members and partners. Assist with marketing of office events including developing flyers, weekly newsletter, Navigate campaigns and additional social media communication. Assist with maintaining the electronic job board and facilitating campus recruiting visits. Help support overall mission of the Center.
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 | High School Diploma Administrative experience Ability to prioritize competing tasks, plan and monitor workflows, and maintain organized records Demonstrates professional oral and written communication Ability to work independently and proactively Ability to work effectively and flexibly under pressure, at times with short deadlines Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Zoom, and the Google suite. Ability to gain proficiency in new software quickly Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures Ability to work well as part of a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Additional Considerations | Associates degree Administrative office experience in a higher education setting Experience within a community college setting Experience in developing electronic newsletters and social media material Extensive customer service Experience with SIS, Canvas, Navigate
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 29700130
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range | $40,603-$47,362; Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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: 8am-4:30pm
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 Germanna 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.
The Career and Transfer Center Assistant will assist with a variety of important duties that support the high volume of a busy college wide resource. The Assistant greets students, 4-year college representatives, employers, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the center, and opens and closes the center as assigned. The assistant answers the phone and responds to the center’s email. The assistant supports the coordinator with management of the budget and purchases products, materials, and services for the center. The assistant schedules meetings for the coordinator and assists with calendar management. This position prepares and distributes materials to students and for events, as well as maintains the center’s social media platforms. The assistant will refer students to center resources and assist with triage and help communicate the mission and function of the department within the college and to external constituents.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Career and Transfer Center daily operations, in person, by phone and/or virtually. Greet students, 4-year college representatives, employers, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the center. Manage the office calendar of events and make appointments for Center staff and support the needs of students making appointments using EAB Navigate. Manage emails directed to the Career & Transfer while providing guidance and resources and appropriate hand-off. Assist in event planning, room reservations, and participating in events that involve students, community members and partners. Assist with marketing of office events including developing flyers, weekly newsletter, Navigate campaigns and additional social media communication. Assist with maintaining the electronic job board and facilitating campus recruiting visits. Help support overall mission of the Center.
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 | High School Diploma Administrative experience Ability to prioritize competing tasks, plan and monitor workflows, and maintain organized records Demonstrates professional oral and written communication Ability to work independently and proactively Ability to work effectively and flexibly under pressure, at times with short deadlines Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Zoom, and the Google suite. Ability to gain proficiency in new software quickly Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures Ability to work well as part of a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Additional Considerations | Associates degree Administrative office experience in a higher education setting Experience within a community college setting Experience in developing electronic newsletters and social media material Extensive customer service Experience with SIS, Canvas, Navigate
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4126P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 11/03/2025
Job Close Date | 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.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/90307
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 11/03/2025
Job Close Date | 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.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/90307
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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