Part-Time Career Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Part-Time Career Advisor

Role Title

Counselor II

Role Code

49012-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

Position Number

297W0042

Agency

Germanna Community College

Division

Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location

Caroline - 033

Hiring Range

33.15 / hr-$40.52 / hr; state benefits do not apply

Emergency / Essential Personnel

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

Part 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-Friday : 8 am-5 : 30 pm(varies) (29hr work week)

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing / kayaking, and many other activities.

Germanna is seeking to hire a part-time Career Advisor to assist high school students and their families as they prepare for career training or post-secondary education. The Career Advisor plans and executes outreach and career education activities at a service area High School on behalf of the College. The Career Advisor offers a one-stop service that facilitates a student from application to enrollment in courses at Germanna Community College. This position works closely with departments across the College and organizations within the community.

Reporting to the Lead Career Advisor within the Dual Enrollment & High School Programs team, the Career Advisor identifies and participates in outreach and career planning activities for high school juniors and seniors and their parents / families. The Career Advisor serves as an ambassador for the College and cultivates strong relationships with prospective students, parents / families, high school personnel, and area employers.

The Career Advisor advises and counsels high school students and other student populations, as needed, on post-secondary graduation goals, specifically exploring the benefits of community college enrollment through in person, e-mail, text messages, social media, and other forms of electronic communication, and phone engagement. This position coordinates on-campus tours, enrollment programs, and college and career-oriented activities targeted towards prospective students and their parents / families. The Career Advisor coordinates the ongoing strategic communications to prospective students and maintains a case management system to report outcomes to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the College.

The Career Advisor supports Dual Enrollment and Independent Dual Enrollment students to identify and participate in educational opportunities at Germanna Community College. The Career Advisor assists in prospective student recruitment, enrollment and registration of new and continuing students, and the facilitation of course and program expansion at their respective area high school.

The Career Advisor also assists Caroline High School's Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and will support the creation and / or expansion of programs and educational opportunities for Caroline High School students. In partnership with Career & Transfer Services, community organizations, and local employers, the Career Advisor assists students in identifying Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities such as paid internships, externships, apprenticeships, and part-time employment while enrolled in high school and / or at Germanna Community College.

The Part-Time Career Advisor will report to a specific service area high school during the School Year. The high school will provide the Career Advisor with an office or workstation space, and access to school internet, data systems, and other technologies to facilitate career advising.

When the high school is closed, the Career Advisor may be required to report to the nearest Germanna Community College campus or site to report to work.

The Career Advisor is typically assigned 1,450 hours per Fiscal Year and their work schedule is determined by their supervisor or designee, and based on the needs of the College.

• This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO / AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu .

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.

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

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Travel to Caroline County High School is required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

WGE_2281P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

12 / 04 / 2024

Job Close Date

02 / 18 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

www.germanna.edu

Contact Name

Catra Godwin

Email

cgodwin@germanna.edu

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

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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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 / 79641

Salary : $33 - $41