Assistant Coordinator/Instructor, Construction & Transportation Trades Program

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Coordinator/Instructor for the Construction and Transportation Trades Program.

You will co-coordinate and deliver non-credit workforce and certification training across Reynolds and Brightpoint campuses, covering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, heavy equipment, and roadwork. The role requires teaching in labs, classrooms, and online settings; certification to teach Construction Trades and VDOT courses will be pursued if

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge and experience of the construction trades industry.
• Knowledge of adult training methods, curriculum design and development, and evaluation methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate customized certification training programs to targeted industries.
• Demonstrated ability to train other instructors in classroom management and instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of training participants, faculty, staff, and business and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct professional presentations to employers and workforce partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with apprenticeship placements and employer partnerships.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have 2 or more years of experience working in the construction trades industry and at least 1 year of supervisory and/or instructional experience in the construction trades or highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Co-coordinating and delivering non-credit workforce and certification training programs for construction trades.
• Establish, maintain, and improve Construction Trades education programs (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, heavy equipment, roadway construction).
• Teach effectively in trades labs, classrooms, business sites, work-based learning, and online instruction.
• Become certified to teach Construction Trades and VDOT courses if not already certified.

Skills

Training methods

Curriculum design

Evaluation methods

Adult education

Instructing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NCCER Certifications

VDOT Certifications

Job description

Assistant Coordinator/Instructor, Construction & Transportation Trades Program

Working Title Assistant Coordinator/Instructor, Construction & Transportation Trades Program

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 01243-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 283GA428

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Agency/Division

Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $70,000- $80,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

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

This position will generally work within normal business hours; however, the incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet class scheduling needs.

Sensitive Position

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 racially 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.

CCWA’s primary mission is to provide quality workforce training solutions throughout the Greater Richmond region. In support of this mission, the Construction and Transportation Trades Assistant Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for co-coordinating and delivering non-credit workforce and certification training programs that prepare students in the construction trades industry, specifically related to CCWA’s Construction Trades and VDOT programming. The Assistant Coordinator/Instructor will establish, maintain, and continuously improve the Construction Trades education programs related to electrical, HVAC , plumbing, heavy equipment, roadway construction, and other assigned training programs. The successful candidate must be able to effectively teach and facilitate learning in a trades laboratory, classroom, business site, work-based learning, and online instruction at Reynolds and Brightpoint Community College locations. Upon hire, if not already certified, the Construction and Transportation Trades Assistant Coordinator/ Instructor will become certified to teach the Construction Trades certification and VDOT courses.

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

Considerable knowledge and experience of the construction trades industry. Knowledge of adult training methods, curriculum design and development, and evaluation methodology. Demonstrated ability to facilitate customized certification training programs to targeted industries. Demonstrated ability to train other instructors in classroom management and instruction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of training participants, faculty, staff, and business and community partners. Demonstrated ability to conduct professional presentations to employers and workforce partners. Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and maintain accurate records. Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments independently with minimal supervision. Experience with apprenticeship placements and employer partnerships. NCCER or VDOT Certifications will be required prior to teaching or proctoring exams. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Have 2 or more years of experience working in the construction trades industry and at least 1 year of supervisory and/or instructional experience in the construction trades or highway construction.

Additional Considerations

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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Yes

Required Travel

Travel may be required between the Brightpoint and Reynolds campuses, as well as to partner locations.

Posting Number

FAC_2073P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/17/2026

Job Close Date

11/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Agency Website

www.reynolds.edud

Additional Information

This is a restricted position that is dependent upon funding. The availability of funding is scheduled to end on June 30, 2029, but may be extended based on the continuation of funding. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.

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

VCCSuses 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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