Northern Virginia Community College
Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator
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Northern Virginia Community College is hiring a Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator. This role manages the Career Services Management System, oversees strategic marketing and communications to promote Career Services programs, and facilitates student career development and employer engagement efforts through various outreach activities and technology platforms.
Highlights
- Coordinate implementation, management, and maintenance of the Career Services Management System ensuring data accuracy and system functionality.
- Promote Career Services programs and events via strategic outreach, social media management (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and marketing communications.
- Create and distribute newsletters, promotional videos, website content, and email communications.
- Host information sessions, presentations, and workshops; respond to inquiries through multiple communication channels.
- Support special projects, grants, and departmental initiatives aligned with student success goals.
- Experience required in managing career services or similar management systems and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Proficiency in marketing strategies, digital communication tools, and social media management.
- Skilled in photography, video creation, and video editing for promotional purposes.
- Experience coordinating projects, events, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and employer partners.
- Hiring range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator Full Description
Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator
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 Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator
Role Title | PR & Mktg Spec III
Role Code | 29093-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000095
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Workforce Development
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $65,000-$75,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals
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 | Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Occasional travel to NOVA campuses and regionally as needed. Occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
This position provides services to internal and external constituents of Northern Virginia Community College with targeted support for the promotion, coordination, and delivery of Career Services resources, programs, and initiatives. The role supports student career development and employer engagement efforts through the management of career services technologies, strategic communications, marketing, and outreach activities.
*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*
General Duties:Coordinate the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Career Services Management System, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records, resources, data, and system activity. Promote Career Services programs, events, resources, and services through strategic outreach, marketing, and communication efforts to students, faculty, staff, and employer partners. Manage and maintain Career Services social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while creating and distributing the monthly Career Services newsletter and other promotional materials. Develop and disseminate marketing materials, promotional videos, website content, email communications, and event information through College media outlets and campus communication channels. Provide accurate and timely information regarding career events, programs, and Career Services resources to students, faculty, and staff. Host and facilitate information sessions, presentations, and workshops while responding professionally to general inquiries, emails, phone calls, and other communications. Coordinate and support special projects, grants, departmental initiatives, and additional assignments that align with College priorities and student success goals. The position also supports presentations, workshops, special projects, and departmental initiatives designed to enhance student success, career readiness, and stakeholder engagement while advancing the mission and strategic goals of the College.
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 | KSAs: Ability to coordinate the management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Career Services Management System, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and effective user support for students, faculty, and staff. Ability to implement and utilize marketing and communication tools, including Career Services Management Systems, email campaigns, social media platforms, and digital engagement strategies, to promote Career Services programs, events, and resources. Ability to create, develop, and disseminate marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, presentations, website content, emails, social media content, and promotional videos using multiple platforms and technologies. Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and employer partners throughout the Northern Virginia region. Skilled in oral and written communication, including facilitating small and large group presentations, workshops, and information sessions. Ability to provide accurate, timely, and professional customer service while responding to inquiries and communicating information to diverse constituent groups. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and employer stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively in team settings. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or communications initiatives. Experience utilizing career services management Systems, customer relationship management platforms, or similar database systems, including system management, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records and data. Experience in developing and implementing marketing and outreach materials, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media management, and digital communications. Experience in photography, video creation, and video editing for marketing, promotional, and engagement purposes. Experience working with different stakeholders.
Additional Considerations
Experience with Handshake career management system Experience with grant applications, data collection and implementation
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Maybe required to travel between NOVA campus.
Role Title | PR & Mktg Spec III
Role Code | 29093-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000095
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Workforce Development
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $65,000-$75,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals
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 | Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Occasional travel to NOVA campuses and regionally as needed. Occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
This position provides services to internal and external constituents of Northern Virginia Community College with targeted support for the promotion, coordination, and delivery of Career Services resources, programs, and initiatives. The role supports student career development and employer engagement efforts through the management of career services technologies, strategic communications, marketing, and outreach activities.
*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*
General Duties:Coordinate the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Career Services Management System, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records, resources, data, and system activity. Promote Career Services programs, events, resources, and services through strategic outreach, marketing, and communication efforts to students, faculty, staff, and employer partners. Manage and maintain Career Services social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while creating and distributing the monthly Career Services newsletter and other promotional materials. Develop and disseminate marketing materials, promotional videos, website content, email communications, and event information through College media outlets and campus communication channels. Provide accurate and timely information regarding career events, programs, and Career Services resources to students, faculty, and staff. Host and facilitate information sessions, presentations, and workshops while responding professionally to general inquiries, emails, phone calls, and other communications. Coordinate and support special projects, grants, departmental initiatives, and additional assignments that align with College priorities and student success goals. The position also supports presentations, workshops, special projects, and departmental initiatives designed to enhance student success, career readiness, and stakeholder engagement while advancing the mission and strategic goals of the College.
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 | KSAs: Ability to coordinate the management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Career Services Management System, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and effective user support for students, faculty, and staff. Ability to implement and utilize marketing and communication tools, including Career Services Management Systems, email campaigns, social media platforms, and digital engagement strategies, to promote Career Services programs, events, and resources. Ability to create, develop, and disseminate marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, presentations, website content, emails, social media content, and promotional videos using multiple platforms and technologies. Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and employer partners throughout the Northern Virginia region. Skilled in oral and written communication, including facilitating small and large group presentations, workshops, and information sessions. Ability to provide accurate, timely, and professional customer service while responding to inquiries and communicating information to diverse constituent groups. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and employer stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively in team settings. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or communications initiatives. Experience utilizing career services management Systems, customer relationship management platforms, or similar database systems, including system management, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records and data. Experience in developing and implementing marketing and outreach materials, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media management, and digital communications. Experience in photography, video creation, and video editing for marketing, promotional, and engagement purposes. Experience working with different stakeholders.
Additional Considerations
Experience with Handshake career management system Experience with grant applications, data collection and implementation
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Maybe required to travel between NOVA campus.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4590P
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/16/2026
Job Close Date | 07/29/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.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 | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Advertising Summary |
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/98526
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/16/2026
Job Close Date | 07/29/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.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 | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Advertising Summary |
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/98526
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or communications initiatives?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience utilizing career services management Systems, customer relationship management platforms, or similar database systems, including system management, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records and data
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in developing and implementing marketing and outreach materials, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media management, and digital communications ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in photography, video creation, and video editing for marketing, promotional, and engagement purposes ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working with different stakeholders ?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a current NOVA employee? (This position is only open to current NOVA employees. If you are not a current NOVA employee, your application will not be considered.)
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)
- (877) 340-5577
- [email protected]
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