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Patrick & Henry Community College

Work Based Learning Program Manager

🇺🇸 Martinsville, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $80K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ June 24th, 2026

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Patrick & Henry Community College is hiring a Work Based Learning Program Manager. The role involves developing and expanding experiential learning opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships, coordinating job placement and resume development, and strengthening partnerships with faculty, staff, and industry leaders to align academic programs with workforce needs.

Highlights
  • Develop and manage work-based learning programs including internships, apprenticeships, co-ops, and on-the-job training.
  • Coordinate job placement and resume development to increase student access to experiential learning.
  • Partner with faculty, staff, and industry leaders to integrate real-world experiences into academic programs and strengthen employer engagement.
  • Monitor student participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness through organizational and data-tracking capabilities.
  • Expected to work a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule with some evening or weekend hours as needed.
  • Required to have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field, with strong program coordination, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Must have knowledge of industry trends, workforce needs, and ability to create structured learning experiences aligned with labor market demands.
  • Compensation range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually.
  • Supports institutional goals related to enrollment, retention, and career outcomes.
  • Works within the Patrick & Henry Community College division serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and southern Franklin County populations.

Work Based Learning Program Manager Full Description

Work Based Learning Program Manager
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  | Work Based Learning Program Manager
Role Title  | Education Support Specialist III
Role Code  | 29144-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 4
Position Number  | 285R9999
Agency  | Patrick & Henry Community College
Division  | Patrick & Henry Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Martinsville - 690
Hiring Range  | $70,000 - $80,000
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-  | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  | No
Work Schedule  | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule, but some evening or weekend hours may be required based on needs. Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objectives:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Purpose of Position:
The Work-Based Learning Program Lead supports student success and workforce readiness by developing and expanding experiential learning opportunities that align academic programs with industry needs. The role focuses on coordinating job placement, resume development, and increasing student access to work-based learning experiences, including internships and apprenticeships.
By partnering with faculty, staff, and industry leaders, the Work-Based Learning Program Lead helps integrate real-world experiences into academic programs, strengthen employer engagement, and create pathways for students to gain practical, hands-on experience. A key priority is growing and managing internship and apprenticeship opportunities that prepare students for in-demand careers.

The Work-Based Learning Program Lead is committed to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and professional connections necessary for meaningful employment, while supporting institutional goals related to enrollment, retention, and career outcomes.

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
The Work-Based Learning Program Lead demonstrates strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in developing and managing experiential learning programs that connect academic instruction with industry workforce demands. This includes an in-depth understanding of work-based learning models such as internships, apprenticeships, co-ops, and on-the-job training, along with the ability to align these opportunities with program outcomes and labor market needs. The role requires industry knowledge and experience to effectively engage employers, build partnerships, and identify emerging skill requirements across sectors. Key competencies include program development and coordination, employer relationship management, and the ability to design structured, high-quality learning experiences that provide measurable skill attainment. The Work-Based Learning Program Lead also possesses strong communication and collaboration skills to work with faculty, staff, and industry partners, as well as organizational and data-tracking capabilities to monitor student participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness. A focus on workforce trends, credential alignment, and career pathways ensures that students gain relevant, hands-on experience that enhances employability and supports successful transitions into the workforce.

Education, training, and/or work experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Experience with program coordination, communication, relationship management, and the ability to prepare students with job readiness skills. The ideal candidate has solid knowledge of industry trends and workforce needs, is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in tracking outcomes and using data to improve programs, and effectively collaborates with faculty, staff, and industry partners to create meaningful career pathways for students.

Additional Considerations  |
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | N/A
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | CLS_4535P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 06/23/2026
Job Close Date  | 07/07/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Agency Website  | www.patrickhenry.edu/
Contact Name  | Kierra Stockton
Email  | [email protected]
Phone Number  | 276-656-0203
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/97378
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How do you build and maintain relationships with local businesses to create work-based learning opportunities for students? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * What is your approach to ensuring all required paperwork (agreements, evaluations, compliance forms) is accurate and completed on time? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * How do you ensure work-based learning programs comply with institutional, state, and federal policies or regulations? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Describe a time you coordinated between students, employers, and faculty—how did you ensure clear communication and successful outcomes. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * What systems or tools have you used to track student placements, employer partnerships, and required documentation? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Certificate
  3. Alternative Hiring Process Letter
  4. Unofficial Transcripts
  5. Unofficial Transcript 2
  6. Unofficial Transcript 3
  7. License
  8. SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)