Virginia's Community College System
Counselor
🇺🇸 Fredericksburg, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $27 - $33 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ December 17th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Counselor I to support student retention and academic progress by addressing external barriers and providing advising interventions. The Counselor performs case management for at-risk and special populations, backfilling for the full-time Counselor involved with the Great Expectations program funded by the Virginia State Legislature.
Highlights
- Provide counseling to students at risk of failing or dropping out by responding to early alerts and referrals from faculty and staff.
- De-escalate crises and refer students to appropriate mental health resources.
- Assist students in accessing basic life resources to remove barriers to academic success.
- Develop academic success plans and advising interventions to promote retention and completion.
- Support special populations, including foster youth, undocumented students, and those facing housing or food insecurity.
- Assist with planning and implementing the Great Expectations program.
- Use college systems such as Navigate, Outlook, and SIS to provide academic advising and student support.
- Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Counseling or related field and strong counseling skills in academic environments.
- Experience or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
- Compensation ranges from $27.03 to $33.04 per hour for this part-time, nonexempt position.
Counselor Full Description
Counselor
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 | Counselor
Role Title | Counselor I
Role Code | 49011-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 297W0050
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range | $27.03/hr- $33.04/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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 | Monday- Friday, 8-4pm as needed
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
This position supports student retention and progress toward academic goal completion. The Counselor intervenes to help students address external barriers to staying successful in school. This position focuses on advising interventions and case management of special populations and at-risk students. This position exists to provide backfill for the FAC full time Counselor, in order that they may perform the Great Expectations program responsibilities. Virginia State Legislature allots funds annually for dedicated support to Great Expectations. The number of hours for this wage position will be based on these dedicated funds.
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 | Counsel students at risk of failing/dropping out by responding to early alert Navigate alerts and other referrals from faculty and staff. Counsel students in crisis to de-escalate, stabilize and refer to appropriate mental health resources. Assist students with identifying and connecting with life basic resources which help address external barriers to staying successful in school. Provide advising interventions and develop academic success plans which foster retention and completion. Provide focused counseling support to at-risk populations and vulnerable student groups (such as foster youth, undocumented students, housing and food insecure, personal concerns, and others). Assist with Great Expectations program planning and implementation. Perform other duties as assigned. Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services or closely related field. Possess strong counseling skills related to supporting student academic and personal development, in an academic environment resulting in retention and goal completion Maintain currency in community resources that can assist at-risk students in need. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to utilize the college systems and tools such as Navigate, Outlook, SIS, and others, to accurately assist students. Ability to administer and interpret assessment results and review transcripts in order to accurately academically advise students for enrollment. Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members. Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information. Ability to engage professionally with public, faculty, staff and students to effectively help. Ability to effectively plan and speak professionally in front of groups, conducting workshops and presenting in meetings. Evidence of effective organization and time management skills to effectively execute job duties in a fast paced, public facing environment.
Additional Considerations | Experience in a community college counseling center. Ability and experience in stabilization of distressed and/or de-escalation of upset students. Bilingual fluency with English and another language
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | This role may require travel
Role Title | Counselor I
Role Code | 49011-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 297W0050
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range | $27.03/hr- $33.04/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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 | Monday- Friday, 8-4pm as needed
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
This position supports student retention and progress toward academic goal completion. The Counselor intervenes to help students address external barriers to staying successful in school. This position focuses on advising interventions and case management of special populations and at-risk students. This position exists to provide backfill for the FAC full time Counselor, in order that they may perform the Great Expectations program responsibilities. Virginia State Legislature allots funds annually for dedicated support to Great Expectations. The number of hours for this wage position will be based on these dedicated funds.
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 | Counsel students at risk of failing/dropping out by responding to early alert Navigate alerts and other referrals from faculty and staff. Counsel students in crisis to de-escalate, stabilize and refer to appropriate mental health resources. Assist students with identifying and connecting with life basic resources which help address external barriers to staying successful in school. Provide advising interventions and develop academic success plans which foster retention and completion. Provide focused counseling support to at-risk populations and vulnerable student groups (such as foster youth, undocumented students, housing and food insecure, personal concerns, and others). Assist with Great Expectations program planning and implementation. Perform other duties as assigned. Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services or closely related field. Possess strong counseling skills related to supporting student academic and personal development, in an academic environment resulting in retention and goal completion Maintain currency in community resources that can assist at-risk students in need. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to utilize the college systems and tools such as Navigate, Outlook, SIS, and others, to accurately assist students. Ability to administer and interpret assessment results and review transcripts in order to accurately academically advise students for enrollment. Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members. Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information. Ability to engage professionally with public, faculty, staff and students to effectively help. Ability to effectively plan and speak professionally in front of groups, conducting workshops and presenting in meetings. Evidence of effective organization and time management skills to effectively execute job duties in a fast paced, public facing environment.
Additional Considerations | Experience in a community college counseling center. Ability and experience in stabilization of distressed and/or de-escalation of upset students. Bilingual fluency with English and another language
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | This role may require travel
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2913P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/16/2025
Job Close Date | 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.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/91362
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/16/2025
Job Close Date | 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.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/91362
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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