J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Career Readiness Specialist
🇺🇸
Henrico, VA
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$26
per Hour
💻
Career Services
🗓️
February 23rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring a Career Readiness Specialist. The specialist will coordinate and deliver career readiness workshops, collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate career development into academic experiences, manage operations of the First Impression Boutique, and support students in accessing career resources and employment opportunities.
Highlights
- Develop and deliver career readiness workshops including resume writing, interview preparation, and soft skills training in both in-person and virtual formats.
- Coordinate workshop scheduling with the Career Services Coaching Team.
- Partner with faculty and first-year initiatives to integrate career readiness into academic experiences.
- Manage the First Impression Boutique daily operations including student appointments and inventory.
- Use case management systems to document student engagement and support reporting efforts.
- Connect students to career exploration tools, experiential learning, wrap-around supports, and employment opportunities.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and workforce trend research.
- Manage a small caseload of students/job seekers if schedule permits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and familiarity with labor market data and regional employment trends.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education, human services, counseling or related field, experience with community college or workforce programs, and familiarity with Career Services platforms like Handshake and Navigate.
- This is a part-time hourly position with a maximum wage of $26.00 per hour, restricted to roughly 29 hours per week or less and 1,500 hours annually.
- Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be required.
Career Readiness Specialist Full Description
Career Readiness Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
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
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 Readiness Specialist
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 283W1105
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | This position is budgeted at a maximum rate of $26.00 per hour.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 | As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds Community College and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Career Readiness Specialist to help students build confidence, belonging, and career momentum. Based at the Parham Road Career Connect Center, this role plays a vital part in preparing both academic (credit) and workforce (non-credit) students for meaningful employment and long-term career success.
The Career Readiness Specialist supports student success by coordinating and delivering comprehensive career readiness programming. This position collaborates closely with faculty, first-year initiatives staff, and the Career Services Coaching Team to ensure that every student has access to high-quality career development support throughout their academic journey.
Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver career readiness workshops (resume writing, interview preparation, soft skills) in both in-person and virtual formats. Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of workshops in collaboration with the Career Services Coaching Team. Partner with faculty and first-year initiatives staff to integrate career readiness into students’ academic experiences. Manage daily operations of the First Impression Boutique, including student appointments, inventory, and promotion. Document student engagement and outcomes using the case management system and support reporting efforts. Connect students to Career Connect resources, including career exploration tools, experiential learning, wrap-around supports, and employment opportunities. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing workforce trend research. If schedule allows, manage a small caseload of students/job seekers.
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 | Knowledge & Skills Considerable knowledge of career readiness curriculum and skills development. Strong understanding of workshop facilitation and training delivery methods. Working knowledge of higher education, workforce development, and social service systems. Demonstrated ability to provide professional coaching and guide students through the employment process. Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools. Ability to develop and deliver presentations using PowerPoint or similar platforms. Familiarity with labor market data and regional employment trends. Collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
Additional Considerations | Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, counseling, workforce development, or a related field. Experience working in a community college environment or with community career assistance programs. Experience coordinating services with multiple agencies and community partners. Proficiency in Career Services technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, and Lightcast Career Coach. VCCS Career Coach Certification
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be needed.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 283W1105
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | This position is budgeted at a maximum rate of $26.00 per hour.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 | As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds Community College and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Career Readiness Specialist to help students build confidence, belonging, and career momentum. Based at the Parham Road Career Connect Center, this role plays a vital part in preparing both academic (credit) and workforce (non-credit) students for meaningful employment and long-term career success.
The Career Readiness Specialist supports student success by coordinating and delivering comprehensive career readiness programming. This position collaborates closely with faculty, first-year initiatives staff, and the Career Services Coaching Team to ensure that every student has access to high-quality career development support throughout their academic journey.
Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver career readiness workshops (resume writing, interview preparation, soft skills) in both in-person and virtual formats. Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of workshops in collaboration with the Career Services Coaching Team. Partner with faculty and first-year initiatives staff to integrate career readiness into students’ academic experiences. Manage daily operations of the First Impression Boutique, including student appointments, inventory, and promotion. Document student engagement and outcomes using the case management system and support reporting efforts. Connect students to Career Connect resources, including career exploration tools, experiential learning, wrap-around supports, and employment opportunities. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing workforce trend research. If schedule allows, manage a small caseload of students/job seekers.
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 | Knowledge & Skills Considerable knowledge of career readiness curriculum and skills development. Strong understanding of workshop facilitation and training delivery methods. Working knowledge of higher education, workforce development, and social service systems. Demonstrated ability to provide professional coaching and guide students through the employment process. Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools. Ability to develop and deliver presentations using PowerPoint or similar platforms. Familiarity with labor market data and regional employment trends. Collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
Additional Considerations | Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, counseling, workforce development, or a related field. Experience working in a community college environment or with community career assistance programs. Experience coordinating services with multiple agencies and community partners. Proficiency in Career Services technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, and Lightcast Career Coach. VCCS Career Coach Certification
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_3030P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/19/2026
Job Close Date | 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
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/93763
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/19/2026
Job Close Date | 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
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/93763
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly/Wage employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This Hourly/Wage position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave benefits. Are you willing to accept an Hourly/Wage position?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Technology or related field; or a combination of education , training and experience?.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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