What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003) position at Brightpoint Community College?
HIRING RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
CLOSING DATE: April 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
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** GRANT-FUNDED/RESTRICTED POSITION **
Brightpoint Community College invites qualified applicants to apply for the Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist position. The incumbent will join an exciting team creating a new Office of Career Services that will serve both Brightpoint Community College credit students and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) non-credit students. This role will develop and strengthen opportunities for credit and non-credit students to engage in internships, apprenticeships, and other experiences, collaborating with Career Services and CCWA staff.
The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will develop regular internships, micro-internships, and job shadowing experiences for students, using existing employer contacts and new connections. This role will facilitate communication between employers and faculty members in academic departments, sharing relevant job, internship, and apprenticeship information. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will collaborate with and seek input from department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and Foundation Office staff, in addition to strengthening and building new relationships with employer partners.
The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will use appropriate technology to track work-based learning experiences and will assess these experiences along with student outcomes. This role will also work to connect students to employers through job boards (online and on campus) and tabling events. Cross-training with CCWA Career Coaches will also be part of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree required. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Strong sense of initiative, focus on student success, and work ethic. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to community locations within the service region.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Master’s degree in field relevant to job responsibilities preferred. Ability to develop relationships with for-profit and non-profit organizations preferred. Knowledge of work-based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the VCCS career website located at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83906.
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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