What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Career Advisor position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Part-Time Career Advisor Role Title Counselor II Role Code 49012-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 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 No 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)
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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.
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
Travel to Caroline County High School is required
Posting Number WGE_2281P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 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
Monday-Friday:8 am-5:30 pm(varies) (29hr work week)
Sensitive Position No 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.
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
- Experience in a higher education setting
- Extensive computer experience with familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software tools
- Extensive customer service experience with an ability to handle stressful situations
- Experience working with high school students
- A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout service area
- Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population
- Knowledge of career assessments and career and educational pathway planning
- Knowledge of K-12 and/or higher education enrollment services, academic advising, career advising, or counseling.
- Ability to understand and interpret college policies and academic placement procedures
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to advise and assist students with career and academic decision making
- Ability to effectively collaborate with school personnel, as well as community representatives and employers
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely record keeping and reporting
- Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.
- Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
- Experience using Student Information System
- Experience in college admissions, counseling, and academic advising
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Travel to Caroline County High School is required
Posting Number WGE_2281P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 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