Virginia's Community College System
Assistant Director of Career Services
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Reynolds Community College is a large Virginia community college serving Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, the college serves approximately 13,000 credit students and provides training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff who reflect the demographics of our students and to investing in faculty and staff development to serve our student population. The Assistant Director of Career Services provides operational leadership and oversight for two Career Connect Centers that serve both academic and workforce development populations at Reynolds Community College and CCWA. This role oversees daily operations, supervises staff, coordinates programming, and integrates career development services across academic and workforce pathways. The Assistant Director fosters student success through personalized support, employer engagement, and data-informed decision-making. Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of the Career Connect Centers, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Oversee the Clothing Closet, including inventory management, staffing, and student access processes. Collaborate with the Director to implement career development initiatives using tools such as Lightcast Career Coach, Strong Interest Inventory, Handshake, and Network2WorkRVA. Promote a student experience that fosters belonging, purpose, and career confidence. Supervise a team including one Employer Relations Specialist, two administrative staff, and student workers. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development. Support hiring, onboarding, and training in partnership with Human Resources. Implement cross-training strategies to enhance team capacity across academic and workforce services. Partner with faculty and academic leadership to embed career readiness and experiential learning into curricula. Coordinate classroom workshops, employer panels, and micro-internships aligned with academic outcomes. Support Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) initiatives and transitions between workforce and academic programs. Plan and evaluate major events such as career fairs, hiring events, and employer spotlights in collaboration with the Employer Relations Specialist. Ensure delivery of core services: Career Exploration & Planning, Career Readiness, Experiential Learning, and Employer Engagement. Manage career services platforms including Handshake, Lightcast Career Coach, and Monday.com. Analyze data to improve services, support strategic goals, and ensure accountability. Collaborate with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and CCWA to provide holistic student support. Build employer relationships to expand work-based learning and employment opportunities. Promote services and events in partnership with Marketing. Serve on institutional committees and engage in professional development to stay current with trends in career services and workforce development. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, workforce development, human services, or a related field. Minimum of five years of progressive experience in career services, student success, or workforce development programming. Proven ability to supervise and coach teams, coordinate multi-functional services, and manage daily operations effectively. Strong knowledge of career development tools, labor market data, and student engagement strategies. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered and equity-focused approach. Proficiency in data-informed decision-making and experience with Career Services platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, and Lightcast Career Coach. Additional Considerations
Master’s degree in counseling, higher education leadership, public administration, or a related discipline Experience supporting students enrolled in academic (credit) programs Experience managing integrated academic and workforce career service programs or cross-sector partnerships Familiarity with community college environments and employer engagement strategies Experience working with under-resourced populations, including the underemployed and unemployed Proficiency with CRM platforms and data analytics tools for student support services Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: Yes Required Travel: Between campuses as needed Posting Number: FAC_1746P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Position End Date (if temporary): Job Open Date: 10/09/2025 Job Close Date: 10/30/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Agency Website: www.reynolds.edu Contact Name, Email, Phone Number: Available upon request Other Information
Open until filled. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Background and EEO Statements
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, and credit checks (where relevant). Candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA). VCCS uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide identity documentation.
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Reynolds Community College is a large Virginia community college serving Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, the college serves approximately 13,000 credit students and provides training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff who reflect the demographics of our students and to investing in faculty and staff development to serve our student population. The Assistant Director of Career Services provides operational leadership and oversight for two Career Connect Centers that serve both academic and workforce development populations at Reynolds Community College and CCWA. This role oversees daily operations, supervises staff, coordinates programming, and integrates career development services across academic and workforce pathways. The Assistant Director fosters student success through personalized support, employer engagement, and data-informed decision-making. Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of the Career Connect Centers, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Oversee the Clothing Closet, including inventory management, staffing, and student access processes. Collaborate with the Director to implement career development initiatives using tools such as Lightcast Career Coach, Strong Interest Inventory, Handshake, and Network2WorkRVA. Promote a student experience that fosters belonging, purpose, and career confidence. Supervise a team including one Employer Relations Specialist, two administrative staff, and student workers. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development. Support hiring, onboarding, and training in partnership with Human Resources. Implement cross-training strategies to enhance team capacity across academic and workforce services. Partner with faculty and academic leadership to embed career readiness and experiential learning into curricula. Coordinate classroom workshops, employer panels, and micro-internships aligned with academic outcomes. Support Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) initiatives and transitions between workforce and academic programs. Plan and evaluate major events such as career fairs, hiring events, and employer spotlights in collaboration with the Employer Relations Specialist. Ensure delivery of core services: Career Exploration & Planning, Career Readiness, Experiential Learning, and Employer Engagement. Manage career services platforms including Handshake, Lightcast Career Coach, and Monday.com. Analyze data to improve services, support strategic goals, and ensure accountability. Collaborate with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and CCWA to provide holistic student support. Build employer relationships to expand work-based learning and employment opportunities. Promote services and events in partnership with Marketing. Serve on institutional committees and engage in professional development to stay current with trends in career services and workforce development. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, workforce development, human services, or a related field. Minimum of five years of progressive experience in career services, student success, or workforce development programming. Proven ability to supervise and coach teams, coordinate multi-functional services, and manage daily operations effectively. Strong knowledge of career development tools, labor market data, and student engagement strategies. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered and equity-focused approach. Proficiency in data-informed decision-making and experience with Career Services platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, and Lightcast Career Coach. Additional Considerations
Master’s degree in counseling, higher education leadership, public administration, or a related discipline Experience supporting students enrolled in academic (credit) programs Experience managing integrated academic and workforce career service programs or cross-sector partnerships Familiarity with community college environments and employer engagement strategies Experience working with under-resourced populations, including the underemployed and unemployed Proficiency with CRM platforms and data analytics tools for student support services Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: Yes Required Travel: Between campuses as needed Posting Number: FAC_1746P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Position End Date (if temporary): Job Open Date: 10/09/2025 Job Close Date: 10/30/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Agency Website: www.reynolds.edu Contact Name, Email, Phone Number: Available upon request Other Information
Open until filled. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Background and EEO Statements
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, and credit checks (where relevant). Candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA). VCCS uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide identity documentation.
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