Automotive Program Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Reynolds Community College seeks a part-time Automotive Program Specialist to strengthen ties with regional automotive employers and workforce partners. You will develop and maintain relationships with dealerships, repair facilities, and fleets, gathering insights on needs and opportunities for student employment.

You will communicate industry trends to faculty and leadership, coordinate employer visits, internships, and work-based learning activities, and help align the program with regional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the automotive industry, including workforce needs and dealership/repair operations.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with employers, industry partners, or external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with employers, students, faculty, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Engage employers to understand workforce needs and opportunities for collaboration.
• Cultivate new industry partnerships and maintain regular communication with existing partners.
• Help connect students with internships, work-based learning, and employment opportunities.

Skills

Automotive industry knowledge

Employer relationship building

Communication skills

Organization & coordination

Job description

Working Title Automotive Program Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 283W0949 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range $25 - $28.00/hourly Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part 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

Monday-Friday; as scheduled by supervisor.

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Reynolds Community College is seeking a part-time Automotive Program Specialist to support the continued growth, industry engagement, and workforce alignment of the Automotive Technology program. This position will serve as a key connection between the College and the regional automotive industry, with a primary focus on developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with automotive dealerships, repair facilities, fleet operations, and other industry partners.

Working collaboratively with the Automotive Technology department chair, faculty, and college leadership, the Automotive Program Specialist will engage employers to better understand current and emerging workforce needs, identify opportunities for collaboration, and help ensure that the program remains connected to regional industry expectations and employment opportunities.

The specialist will maintain regular communication with existing industry partners while identifying and cultivating new relationships. The position will gather employer feedback regarding workforce needs, technical skills, industry trends, student readiness, and opportunities for employment and work-based learning and communicate relevant information to appropriate college stakeholders.

The Automotive Program Specialist will also help connect students with industry opportunities by facilitating relationships with employers and supporting activities such as employer visits, facility tours, guest speakers, hiring and networking events, career exploration activities, internships, and other work-based learning experiences. In collaboration with faculty and appropriate college resources, the specialist may assist students with understanding workplace expectations, professionalism, and preparation for employment.

The position will support continued industry engagement with the Automotive Technology program through activities such as advisory committee participation and employer outreach. The specialist will maintain appropriate records of employer contacts, partnership activities, employment and work-based learning opportunities, employer feedback, and student placement outcomes to support program planning and continuous improvement.

The Automotive Program Specialist will represent Reynolds professionally within the regional automotive community and help strengthen the College’s visibility and relationships as a responsive education and workforce partner.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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

• Knowledge of the automotive industry, including workforce needs, career pathways, and dealership and/or automotive service operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with employers, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with employers, students, faculty, and college leadership.
• Ability to identify employer workforce needs and connect those needs to potential employment, work-based learning, and partnership opportunities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to independently coordinate multiple relationships, activities, and priorities with appropriate follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and represent an organization professionally when working with external partners.

Additional Considerations

• Professional experience in the automotive industry or a closely related field.
  • Experience working with automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, manufacturers, fleet operations, or other automotive employers.
  • Established professional relationships within the regional automotive industry.
  • Experience in employer engagement, workforce development, business development, recruitment, or industry partnerships.
  • Experience supporting internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, career placement, or other employer-connected student experiences.
  • Familiarity with current automotive workforce trends, industry credentials, emerging technologies, and employer skill needs.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel between campuses and to regional employer and industry partner locations as needed.

Posting Number WGE_3451P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/15/2026 Job Close Date 10/16/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email [e-mail] Phone Number

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.