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Coordinator of Career Development Services
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$63,552 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Coordinator of Career Development Services Role Title Education Administrator I Role Code 29133-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28700036 Agency Mountain Gateway Community College Division Mountain Gateway Community College (Div) Work Location Alleghany
- 005 Hiring Range $45,600 to $49,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals 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 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday
- 8 am to 3:30 pm Friday Sensitive Position No Job Description Mountain Gateway Community College ( MGCC ) is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered professional to serve as Coordinator of Career Development Services.
Key Responsibilities:
The Coordinator of Career Development Services will:Lead Career Services:
Develop and deliver comprehensive career services for students and alumni, including career coaching, workshops, career fairs, mock interviews, resume assistance, job-search support, and career-readiness programming.Build Employer Partnerships:
Develop relationships with regional employers and community partners to create employment, internship, externship, job-shadowing, and work-based learning opportunities.Coordinate Experiential Learning:
Manage internships, externships, and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Academic Affairs, faculty, academic programs, and employers.Support Workforce Credential Attainment:
Help workforce students identify, prepare for, and complete industry-recognized credentials, including coordinating testing and addressing barriers to completion.Promote Career Services College-Wide:
Present in SDV 100 and Workforce Solutions courses, maintain Career Services visibility across MGCC locations, engage alumni, and support recruitment and College events.Manage Career Resources and Technology:
Maintain the digital job board, career-management resources, technology platforms, and promotional materials used to deliver Career Services.Collect and Analyze Data:
Track Career Services participation, employer engagement, experiential learning, credential attainment, and other outcomes; prepare assessment reports and support QEP activities. Collaborate Across theCollege:
Partner with Academic Affairs, Workforce Solutions, Student Services, faculty, administrators, employers, and community organizations to improve student career outcomes.Represent MGCC Externally:
Serve as a College representative at employer, workforce development, recruitment, community, and regional economic-development events.Provide Program Leadership:
Serve as the primary coordinator and college-wide resource for career development and employer engagement while continuously evaluating and improving Career Services. 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 The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong knowledge of career development, career readiness, student development, and workforce preparation. Understanding of employer needs, regional workforce trends, and the relationship between education and employment. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective employer and community partnerships. Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Strong event-planning and program-coordination skills. Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one, small-group, classroom, and large-group settings. Self-motivation, initiative, determination, and persistence. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment. Ability to learn new processes, systems, and technologies quickly. Strong data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills. Ability to manage program resources and budgets effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and institutional records. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, presentation software, career-management systems, digital job boards, and related technology. Commitment to excellent customer service and a student-centered approach. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, Education, Career Development, Human Resources, Workforce Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated understanding of career development, employer needs, workforce preparation, student development, or a related area. Current Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) Career Coach Certification, National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ) Career Coach Certification, or similar career-development credential; or willingness to obtain an appropriate credential within an established timeframe. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners. Additional Considerations Experience in career services, workforce development, higher education, employer relations, student services, human resources, or a related field. Experience coordinating internships, externships, work-based learning, or experiential learning programs. Experience developing and maintaining employer partnerships. Experience planning and implementing career fairs, hiring events, workshops, or other career-related programs. Experience working with industry-recognized credentials or workforce certifications. Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data. Experience working with career-management systems, job boards, or other career technology. Experience working with community colleges or other educational institutions. Experience leading projects, programs, committees, or cross-functional initiatives. Experience supervising, hiring, or leading employees is preferred but not required. Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel yes Posting Detail Information Posting Number CLS_4741P Recruitment Type General Public- G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/11/2026 Job Close Date 09/27/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.
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//jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101119 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance