Automotive Industry Partnerships Liaison

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College seeks a part‑time Automotive Program Specialist to strengthen industry partnerships for the Automotive Technology program in Henrico, VA. You will connect with dealerships, repair facilities, fleets, and other employers to align workforce needs with student opportunities.

Working with faculty and leadership, you will gather employer feedback, foster collaborations, and organize activities such as site visits, guest speakers, and internships to support student readiness

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the automotive industry, workforce needs, and sector trends.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with employers and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with employers, students, faculty, and leadership.
• Ability to identify employer workforce needs and connect them to opportunities for employment and work‑based learning.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to coordinate multiple relationships and activities.
• Ability to take initiative and represent the organization professionally with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Engage regional automotive employers to understand workforce needs and collaboration opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with dealerships, repair facilities, fleets, and industry partners.
• Communicate employer feedback and industry trends to college stakeholders and program chairs.
• Facilitate student connections to internships, work‑based learning, and employment opportunities.
• Support employer visits, site tours, guest speakers, and career events.
• Represent Reynolds professionally and contribute to workforce planning and program improvements.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Workforce needs analysis

Organizational skills

Professional judgment

Job description

Reynolds Community College seeks a part‑time Automotive Program Specialist to strengthen industry partnerships for the Automotive Technology program in Henrico, VA. You will connect with dealerships, repair facilities, fleets, and other employers to align workforce needs with student opportunities.

Working with faculty and leadership, you will gather employer feedback, foster collaborations, and organize activities such as site visits, guest speakers, and internships to support student readiness