🇺🇸Richmond, Virginia🕑
Part-Time 💰
$21
per Hour
💻Other🗓️November 4th, 2026
EventsCustomer ServiceCommunications
Edtech.com's Summary
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring a Student Engagement Specialist. The role coordinates student engagement activities, communications, and programs at one of Virginia's largest community colleges, including the Student Challenge Initiative and the college's mascot program. The specialist helps build a welcoming campus that supports student belonging, participation, and retention.
Highlights
Coordinate the college's mascot program, including performer recruitment, training, scheduling, and appearances.
Plan and run student engagement events and activities, handling scheduling, logistics, participant communications, and follow-up.
Prepare student communications and promotional materials for engagement programs, including the Student Challenge Initiative.
Support office and gym operations, and process purchases under established procurement procedures while keeping accurate program and purchasing records.
Provide student-centered customer service that promotes an inclusive campus and encourages student participation and success.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred: college coursework in communications, marketing, education, or human services, and customer service, communications, or administrative experience, ideally in a college or university setting.
Pay of $20.70 per hour in a part-time wage position funded for about 1,000 hours, with travel between college campuses and events as needed.
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 | Student Engagement Specialist Role Title | Education Support Spec II Role Code | 29143-SW FLSA | Nonexempt Pay Band | 03 Position Number | 283W1084 Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location | Henrico - 087 Hiring Range | $20.70/hour Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | N-No EEO-4 Reporting 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 | Wage employees are eligible to work 29 hours per week or less not to exceed 1,500 annually. This position is funded at approximately 1,000 hours. Actual work hours will be dependent upon college needs. . Sensitive Position | No Job Description | Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to ensuring that we hire and retain a highly skilled, diverse, and culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Student Engagement Specialist provides exceptional, student-centered customer service and supports a welcoming and inclusive campus environment that promotes student growth, well-being, and belonging. The position coordinates assigned student engagement activities, communications, marketing initiatives, and programs, including the Student Challenge Initiative and the college’s mascot program. Responsibilities include coordinating mascot performer recruitment, training, scheduling, and appearances; supporting office and gym operations; preparing student communications and promotional materials; processing purchases in accordance with established procurement procedures; and maintaining accurate program and purchasing records. The position also assists with planning and implementing student engagement events and activities, collaborates with college staff, utilizes technology to support departmental operations, and participates in professional development and training to enhance services and promote student participation, success, and retention. 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, and Abilities (Required Qualifications) Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional, student-centered customer service to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines. Ability to coordinate student engagement activities and programs, including scheduling, logistics, participant communications, and follow-up. Effective oral and written communication skills, including experience preparing, editing, and proofreading student communications and promotional materials. Proficiency in using computers, Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools. Ability to follow established purchasing and procurement procedures, maintain accurate records, and track purchases, inventory, and program participation. Ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and identify and report safety concerns. Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.
Additional Considerations | College coursework in communications, marketing, education, human services, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience in customer service, communications, program support, or administrative operations is preferred. Experience working in a college or university environment is also preferred. Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | As needed betwee college campuses and to college events.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_3541P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 10/30/2026 Job Close Date | 11/15/2026 Open Until Filled | Yes Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu Contact Name | Email | [email protected] 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/102714
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