Role Title:

Admin and Office Spec III

Role Code:

19013-FP

FLSA:

Exempt

Pay Band:

03

Working Title:

Program Specialist, Career Planning & Development

Position Number:

28000179

Agency:

Northern VA Community College

Division:

NV280-VP Workforce Development

Work Location:

Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range:

$50,000 - $60,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel:

No

EEO Category:

B-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Some occasional evening/weekend.

Sensitive Position:

No

Job Description:

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review https://www.nvcc.edu/police/college-safety/reports.html NOVA’s Annual Security Reports

This role provides direct support to the Director, Career Planning and Development and NOVA Career Counselors to coordinate logistics, implementation, and communication of career development programs and other business engagement initiatives as needed. Acts as a liaison to students, employers, faculty, and staff, responding to inquiries related to career planning and development events, programs, and workshops. Frequently collaborates with Employer Recruitment Services team to ensure coordination and promotion of events. Tracks attendance, survey outcomes, and other key performance indicators. The Program Specialist will maintain the Career Planning and Development events calendar and provide reports to division leadership on event outcomes as requested. This position will also directly support the marketing and communication of events.

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:

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop and prepare reports
• Ability to work on multiple projects independently and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Zoom, and learn new software.
• Knowledge of higher education privacy policies and experience handling confidential information in accordance with privacy policies

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Some administrative office experience. Some experience in event coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience in a higher education setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle:

No

Supervises Employees:

No

Required Travel:

N/A

Posting Number:

CLS_647P

Recruitment Type:

Public

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

07/28/2021

Job Close Date:

08/11/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

Agency Website:

https://www.nvcc.edu

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/36186