Laurel Ridge Community College
Dual Enrollment Specialist (Education Support Spec III)
🇺🇸 Frederick, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $58K
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Laurel Ridge Community College is hiring a Dual Enrollment Specialist (Education Support Spec III). This full-time role supports the Early College office by assisting students in earning Associate Degrees, Uniform Certificates in General Studies, and other certificates concurrently with high school graduation. The specialist conducts outreach to assigned high schools and homeschools, collaborates with marketing, ensures consistent services with staff, tracks student attainment using SIS and Navigate, and leads Career Coaches in assigned schools.
Highlights
- Provide programmatic support services to the Early College office.
- Assist students in earning degrees and certificates concurrent with high school graduation.
- Perform outreach to assigned high schools and homeschools; collaborate with marketing for outreach strategies.
- Track students’ certificate, degree, and credential attainment using SIS and Navigate systems.
- Serve as team lead for Career Coaches in assigned high schools.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) or willingness to learn.
- Must have knowledge of secondary education programs and ability to coach diverse student populations.
- Work schedule generally Monday-Friday with occasional variable hours including evenings and weekends.
- Hiring salary range between $44,192 and $57,933, commensurate with experience and competencies.
- Travel required to sites, campuses, and training within the college service region; operation of a state vehicle is required.
Dual Enrollment Specialist (Education Support Spec III) Full Description
Dual Enrollment Specialist (Education Support Spec III)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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 | Dual Enrollment Specialist (Education Support Spec III)
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 29800149
Agency | Laurel Ridge Community College
Division | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location | Frederick - 069
Hiring Range | The hiring range for this position is $44,192.00-$57,933.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
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 | Although this role has a generally standard Monday-Friday schedule, work is sometimes done on an as-needed basis with variable hours and shifts. This may include providing support at multiple locations and, at times, evenings and weekends.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
This full-time position provides programmatic support services to the Early College office. The position will provide direct assistance to students seeking to earn Associate Degrees, Uniform Certificate in General Studies (UCGS), and other certificates concurrent with high school graduation. The position requires outreach to all assigned high schools and homeschools in the service region, including collaboration with marketing to determine the best use of resources for outreach. Works with other staff to ensure consistency in services. Tracks all students to certificate/degree/credential attainment using SIS and Navigate and maintains record for each assigned student. Serves as team lead for Career Coaches in assigned high schools.
Classified: Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $44,192.00-$57,933.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.
TeleworkAccording to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!
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 | Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials Knowledge of Secondary education programs Proficient use of Microsoft Office Professional—Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, or willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to coach and advise a diverse population of students Ability to work independently without direct supervision Demonstrated proficiency of oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Additional Considerations | Not Applicable
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 29800149
Agency | Laurel Ridge Community College
Division | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location | Frederick - 069
Hiring Range | The hiring range for this position is $44,192.00-$57,933.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
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 | Although this role has a generally standard Monday-Friday schedule, work is sometimes done on an as-needed basis with variable hours and shifts. This may include providing support at multiple locations and, at times, evenings and weekends.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
This full-time position provides programmatic support services to the Early College office. The position will provide direct assistance to students seeking to earn Associate Degrees, Uniform Certificate in General Studies (UCGS), and other certificates concurrent with high school graduation. The position requires outreach to all assigned high schools and homeschools in the service region, including collaboration with marketing to determine the best use of resources for outreach. Works with other staff to ensure consistency in services. Tracks all students to certificate/degree/credential attainment using SIS and Navigate and maintains record for each assigned student. Serves as team lead for Career Coaches in assigned high schools.
Classified: Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $44,192.00-$57,933.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.
TeleworkAccording to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!
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 | Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials Knowledge of Secondary education programs Proficient use of Microsoft Office Professional—Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, or willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to coach and advise a diverse population of students Ability to work independently without direct supervision Demonstrated proficiency of oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Additional Considerations | Not Applicable
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4197P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/11/2025
Job Close Date | 12/24/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | http://www.laurelridge.edu
Contact Name | Faith Gaile
Email | fgaile@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants | Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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/91260
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/11/2025
Job Close Date | 12/24/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | http://www.laurelridge.edu
Contact Name | Faith Gaile
Email | fgaile@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants | Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
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/91260
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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