Job description

MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ONLINE AT

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/60600

Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College has served the residents of the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for over 50 years. Its comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The College also provides non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry.

Full-time position serving as a Blue Ridge Community College Career Services Specialist for enrolled and prospective students. Position will relate career information to postsecondary education, training, and employment. The specialist will complete career assessments, develop and implement career exploration opportunities, engage in employer relations, maintain online and on campus job boards, make classroom presentations, and plan and implement large scale career events on campus. Must work effectively with students, faculty, employers, and community members.

Candidate must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, business and industry, and the general public. Also, the applicant must have experience working in an advisory or counseling capacity, possess cultural competency, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. Further, the candidate must show skills in the use of personal computers to input data, produce reports, manage records, track participants, maintain webpages, and provide services via online platforms as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, or a related field; experience in student or career counseling and administrative experience in student information systems such as PeopleSoft; community college systems, work force and career opportunities, and online employment platforms. Familiarity with O*Net and occupational handbook, and experience developing and implementing career exploration activities. Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or Arabic is also preferred.

Full-time, 12-month classified position with full state benefits package. Applications will ONLY be accepted on-line at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/60600. Resume and cover letter must be attached to the on-line application. More info www.brcc.edu/hr/employment.

Blue Ridge Community College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, political affiliation or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for those seeking reasonable disability accommodations_.

_Full background check required. Questions, call (540) 453-2371 or (540) 453-2597. (VA Relay, 7-1-1). Closing Date: 05/14/2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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