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Career Services Specialist
Job Description
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.
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
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
Bachelors 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Occasional
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_2149P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/26/2023
Job Close Date
05/14/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
nicelyt@brcc.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Additional Information
Full-time, 12-month classified position with full state benefits package. Applications will ONLY be accepted on-line. Resume and cover letter must be attached to the on-line application. More info
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.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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