Wytheville Community College is hiring a Title III Coordinator of Career Services. The role builds and runs the college's comprehensive Career Services unit, funded by a federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant, covering career readiness programming, regional employer partnerships, and work-based learning such as internships and apprenticeships. The coordinator supervises career services and work-based learning staff and also provides academic advising tied to students' career pathways.
Highlights
Establish and improve the Career Services unit, including its procedures, annual goals, assessment measures, and outreach strategies, and supervise career services and work-based learning staff, including the Work-Based Learning Manager.
Provide career exploration, assessments, resume and interview preparation, job-search strategies, and academic advising that connects career goals to program requirements and course planning.
Develop career-readiness workshops and resources, including the Career Readiness Module, that are accessible to first-generation, low-income, working adult, and distance-learning students.
Build relationships with regional employers, workforce organizations, and apprenticeship sponsors, conduct an employer needs assessment, develop MOUs, coordinate the Employer Advisory Council, and plan career fairs and the annual Career and Internship Expo.
Expand internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning in skilled trades, non-clinical healthcare, pre-engineering and engineering technology, information technology, and business.
Track student participation, employer engagement, and employment outcomes with Institutional Research, and report performance data for the Title III grant.
A master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, workforce development, human resources, business, education, or a related field is required, along with professional experience in career services, workforce development, employer relations, or a related area.
Preferred experience includes higher education career services, supervising staff, career services technology, grant-funded programs, and knowledge of Virginia workforce development and registered apprenticeship systems.
Salary range of $74,985 to $80,000 for a grant-funded position, with continuation after five years depending on available funding.
Title III Coordinator of Career Services Full Description
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 | Title III Coordinator of Career Services Role Title | 12 month - Prof - Asst Prof Role Code | 01244-SW FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 00 Position Number | 288GA092 Agency | Wytheville Community College Agency/Division | Wytheville Community College (Div) Work Location | Wythe - 197 Hiring Range | $74,985-$80,000 based on education 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 | Wytheville Community College is open from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Some evening hours may be required. Sensitive Position | No Job Description | The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
Position PurposeThe Coordinator of Career Services provides leadership for the development, implementation, and operation of Wytheville Community College’s comprehensive Career Services Unit. This position is funded through the College’s Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program project, Building Pathways to Careers: Establishing a Comprehensive Career Services Unit and Work-Based Learning Infrastructure.
The Coordinator is responsible for the strategic direction of Career Services; development of regional employer partnerships; career readiness programming; employment outcome tracking; and coordination of career, internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning opportunities. The Coordinator serves as a primary liaison to regional employers, workforce organizations, and apprenticeship partners and collaborates across the College to connect students with meaningful career opportunities. The Coordinator is also required to provide academic advising related to a student’s career pathway.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Career Services Leadership· Establish and continuously improve a comprehensive Career Services Unit, including procedures, annual goals, assessment measures, and outreach strategies.· Collaborate with Student Services, Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, Institutional Research, IT, Financial Aid, and faculty to integrate career development into the student experience.· Supervise Career Services and work-based learning staff, including the Work-Based Learning Manager.
Career Readiness and Student Services· Provide career exploration, assessments, resume and interview preparation, job-search strategies, and networking support.· Provide academic advising related to students’ career pathways, including connecting career goals to program requirements and course planning.· Develop career-readiness workshops and resources, including the Career Readiness Module, that are accessible to first-generation, low-income, working adult, and distance-learning students.
Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning· Build relationships with regional employers, workforce organizations, economic development partners, and apprenticeship sponsors.· Conduct an employer needs assessment, develop MOUs, coordinate the Employer Advisory Council, and plan career fairs and the annual Career and Internship Expo.· Work with the Work-Based Learning Manager, faculty, and employers to expand internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning in the grant’s target areas: skilled trades, non-clinical healthcare, pre-engineering/engineering technology, information technology, and business.
Assessment, Reporting, and Grant Outcomes· Maintain records of student participation, employer engagement, and outcomes, and work with Institutional Research to track employment outcomes.· Monitor performance indicators, gather feedback, and provide data for Title III reporting and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities· Knowledge of career development, workforce development, employer relations, and work-based learning, including internships and registered apprenticeships.· Ability to build partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.· Ability to plan and evaluate career programs, workshops, career fairs, and employer engagement activities.· Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to analyze and report outcome data.· Ability to supervise staff and coordinate projects across multiple organizational areas. Proficiency with technology and career-services or constituent-management systems. Demonstrated commitment to student success and the community college mission. This is a grant-funded restricted position. Continuance after five years will be determined by available funding. 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 | Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, workforce development, human resources, business, education, or a related field. Professional experience in career services, workforce development, employer relations, student services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience developing partnerships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong written, oral, organizational, technology, and interpersonal skills.
Additional Considerations | Experience in higher education career services, employer relations, workforce development, or student services. Experience developing employer partnerships and coordinating internships, apprenticeships, career fairs, or recruiting activities. Supervisory experience. Experience with career services technology, grant-funded programs, program assessment, and outcome reporting. Knowledge of Virginia workforce development and registered apprenticeship systems.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes Supervises Employees | Yes Required Travel | May be required to travel to other WCC off-site locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_2127P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 11/10/2026 Job Close Date | 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name | Malinda Poole Eversole Email | [email protected] Phone Number | 276-223-4869 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/102980
Supplemental Questions
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