Virginia's Community College System
Assistant Director of Career Services
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Assistant Director of Career Services
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Working Title Assistant Director of Career Services Role Title 12 month - Admin - Instructor Role Code 01143-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA433 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience, $76,000 - $80,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full 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
As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Assistant Director of Career Services provides operational leadership and oversight for two dynamic, student-centered Career Connect Centers that serve both academic and workforce development populations at Reynolds Community College and CCWA. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, coordinating programming, and integrating career development services across academic and workforce pathways. The Assistant Director plays a key role in fostering student success through personalized support, employer engagement, and data-informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
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.
KSA's/Required 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 Special Instructions to Applicants Open until filled.
This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
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Working Title Assistant Director of Career Services Role Title 12 month - Admin - Instructor Role Code 01143-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA433 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience, $76,000 - $80,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full 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
As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Assistant Director of Career Services provides operational leadership and oversight for two dynamic, student-centered Career Connect Centers that serve both academic and workforce development populations at Reynolds Community College and CCWA. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, coordinating programming, and integrating career development services across academic and workforce pathways. The Assistant Director plays a key role in fostering student success through personalized support, employer engagement, and data-informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
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.
KSA's/Required 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 Special Instructions to Applicants Open until filled.
This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
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