Virginia's Community College System
Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)
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Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education located in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The college serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian, online, and throughout its service area. Its mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a grant‑funded / restricted Employer Relations and Work‑Based Learning Specialist position. This role will develop and strengthen opportunities for credit and non‑credit students to participate in internships, full‑time employment, and other work‑based learning experiences. The Specialist will collaborate with Career Services and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) to develop integrated Career Services with Brightpoint and CCWA.
The position will focus on developing internships, micro‑internships, and job‑shadowing experiences for students by leveraging existing employer relationships and cultivating new partnerships. The Specialist will facilitate communication between employers and faculty in relevant academic departments, sharing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities. The role will also collaborate with department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and the Foundation Office staff while building new relationships with employer partners.
The incumbent will co‑lead the Work‑Based Learning Tracking System Steering Committee (using Salesforce CRM) to connect students and employers for work‑based learning opportunities and track these experiences. The Specialist will support student‑employer connections through online and on‑campus job boards and tabling events. Cross‑training with CCWA Career Coaches will be an integral component of this position.
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.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree required.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Strong sense of initiative, focus on student success, and work ethic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to community locations within the service region.
Additional consideration: Bachelor’s degree.
Additional consideration: Master’s degree in a field relevant to job responsibilities.
Additional consideration: Ability to develop relationships with for‑profit and non‑profit organizations.
Additional consideration: Knowledge of work‑based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends.
Additional consideration: Familiarity with technology, including Salesforce/CRM platforms, Handshake, PeopleSoft (Student Information System), and EAB Navigate.
Benefits
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Other Employment Information Work Schedule: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday – Friday; as needed.
Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.
Position is Exempt (FLSA) and Full Time.
Posting Number: CLS_4227P
Recruitment Type: General Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 12/23/2025
Job Close Date: 01/09/2026 (Open Until Filled)
Contact Information Name: Shelby Duncan Email: sduncan@brightpoint.edu Phone: (800) 552‑5019 (for AHP letter inquiries)
Disability Accommodations In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must 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. For more information, please visit
or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.
Background Check 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, education verification, and credit checks (relevant to employment). Candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: .
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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Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education located in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The college serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian, online, and throughout its service area. Its mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a grant‑funded / restricted Employer Relations and Work‑Based Learning Specialist position. This role will develop and strengthen opportunities for credit and non‑credit students to participate in internships, full‑time employment, and other work‑based learning experiences. The Specialist will collaborate with Career Services and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) to develop integrated Career Services with Brightpoint and CCWA.
The position will focus on developing internships, micro‑internships, and job‑shadowing experiences for students by leveraging existing employer relationships and cultivating new partnerships. The Specialist will facilitate communication between employers and faculty in relevant academic departments, sharing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities. The role will also collaborate with department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and the Foundation Office staff while building new relationships with employer partners.
The incumbent will co‑lead the Work‑Based Learning Tracking System Steering Committee (using Salesforce CRM) to connect students and employers for work‑based learning opportunities and track these experiences. The Specialist will support student‑employer connections through online and on‑campus job boards and tabling events. Cross‑training with CCWA Career Coaches will be an integral component of this position.
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.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree required.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Strong sense of initiative, focus on student success, and work ethic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to community locations within the service region.
Additional consideration: Bachelor’s degree.
Additional consideration: Master’s degree in a field relevant to job responsibilities.
Additional consideration: Ability to develop relationships with for‑profit and non‑profit organizations.
Additional consideration: Knowledge of work‑based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends.
Additional consideration: Familiarity with technology, including Salesforce/CRM platforms, Handshake, PeopleSoft (Student Information System), and EAB Navigate.
Benefits
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Other Employment Information Work Schedule: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday – Friday; as needed.
Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.
Position is Exempt (FLSA) and Full Time.
Posting Number: CLS_4227P
Recruitment Type: General Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 12/23/2025
Job Close Date: 01/09/2026 (Open Until Filled)
Contact Information Name: Shelby Duncan Email: sduncan@brightpoint.edu Phone: (800) 552‑5019 (for AHP letter inquiries)
Disability Accommodations In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must 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. For more information, please visit
or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.
Background Check 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, education verification, and credit checks (relevant to employment). Candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: .
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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