Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program Specialist (Program Admin Specialist II)

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program Specialist (Program Admin Specialist II)

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Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. 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  | Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program Specialist (Program Admin Specialist II)
Role Title  | Prog Admin Specialist II
Role Code  | 19212-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 05
Position Number  | 298R0136
Agency  | Laurel Ridge Community College
Division  | Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Frederick - 069
Hiring Range  | The hiring range for this position is $57,733.00-$81,289.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | 2-Professionals
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  | Some evenings required to visit and observe teachers throughout the service region.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
This position is restricted with funding through September 30, 2031.

The purpose of the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Specialist position is to lead the development, coordination, and enhancement of integrated education and workforce training initiatives within a regional adult education program. This role ensures that adult learners—including those in community settings and correctional facilities—have access to high-quality, career-focused instruction that combines academic skill development, workforce preparation, and occupational training.

The position is responsible for aligning programming with regional labor market needs, supporting instructors in delivering effective IET models, and fostering partnerships with workforce agencies, employers, and correctional institutions. Through these efforts, the IET Specialist advances learner success by increasing educational gains, industry-recognized credential attainment, employability, and successful transitions to employment, postsecondary education, and reentry pathways.Ultimately, this role exists to strengthen program quality, expand equitable access to career pathways, and ensure compliance with state and federal adult education priorities while meeting the diverse needs of adult learners across the region.

Organizational objective: To design, implement, and continuously improve integrated education and training (IET) programs that effectively align adult basic education, workforce preparation, and occupational skills training across a diverse regional service area. This includes supporting over 40 instructional sites, with targeted strategies for both community-based and correctional facility programs.

The IET Specialist will work collaboratively with instructional staff, workforce partners, and institutional stakeholders to ensure that all programming is responsive to regional labor market demands and accessible to learners with varied educational backgrounds and barriers to employment. Emphasis will be placed on increasing measurable skill gains, credential attainment, successful reentry outcomes for incarcerated individuals, and transitions to employment or postsecondary education. Through data-driven decision-making, professional development support, and innovative program design, the role will strengthen instructional quality, ensure compliance with state and federal adult education guidelines, and promote equitable access to high-impact career pathways for all adult learners.

Compensation and BenefitsThe hiring range for this position is $57,733.00-$81,289.00. Salary will be commensurate with competencies and experience. This position is restricted with funding through September 30, 2031.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.

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  | Knowledge and leadership experience in Adult Education and community college settings. Considerable experience in the field of education, preferably Adult Education. Bachelor’s degree, as required by Virginia Department of Education. Excellent knowledge of regional, state, and federal adult education policies and procedures. Ability to lead meetings of professionals from varied backgrounds. Ability to build partnerships with local agencies. Ability to work within budget on multiple projects. Clear and professional communication via email and phone. General office computer skills with systems like Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, etc.
Additional Considerations  | Business liaison experience preferred
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
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_4515P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 06/15/2026
Job Close Date  | 06/29/2026
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | https://laurelridge.edu/
Contact Name  | Kris Iden
Email  | kiden@laurelridge.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. 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/97109

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