Career & Veteran Services Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a part-time Career & Veteran Services Specialist to lead the Veterans and Career Services Center, provide career coaching to students and alumni, and coordinate employer partnerships. The role emphasizes workshops, on-campus events, and internships aligned with academic goals.

Regular travel across the NRCC service region is required, with work at Dublin Campus and Christiansburg site. Hours capped at 29 per week and 1500 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, workforce development, career or veteran services.
• Ability to develop programs and engage employers for events and internships.
• Knowledge of career development theories and employment resources for students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Veterans and Career Services Center operations.
• Provide individualized career exploration and coaching to students and alumni.
• Develop programs and host career fairs and hiring events on campus.
• Build relationships with local employers and workforce partners.
• Maintain internships, job postings, and related databases.
• Deliver career readiness workshops and track outcomes.

Skills

Veteran services

Career counseling

Employer partnerships

Event planning

Resume/cover letter support

Job search strategies

Network building

Tools

CRM systems

ATS

Career management platforms

Job description

Working Title Career & Veteran Services Specialist Role Title Education and Support Specialist III Role Code 29144 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 275W0224 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range $20-$25 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule Monday – Friday

Sensitive Position No Job Description

New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You’ll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master’s degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.

The Career and Veteran Services Specialist supports the mission of New River Community College through enhancing student success, career readiness, employment outcomes, and engagement of veterans and their dependents. Reporting to the Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Outcomes Coordinator, this position serves as the primary oversight for the college’s Veterans Services Center while providing comprehensive career development services to students and alumni across all academic programs. This position collaborates extensively with faculty, staff, employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to strengthen pathways from education to employment. Regular travel throughout the college service region and work at both the Dublin Campus and the Christiansburg site are required. Work hours are limited to 29 hours per week and 1500 hours per year.

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

• Serve as the primary staff member responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the Veterans and Career Services Center.
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment that supports veteran and military-connected student success and facilitate a warm hand-off to campus resources and support services.
• Develop programs, activities, and engagement opportunities that promote veteran student success, community building, career fairs, networking events, and on-campus hiring opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, community organizations, and veteran-serving agencies to enhance support for veteran students.
• Provide individualized career exploration support to students and alumni through in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments.
• Assist students with résumé development, cover letter preparation, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional networking.
• Support students in identifying and securing internships, work-based learning opportunities, and employment aligned with their academic and career goals.
• Maintain and promote the college’s job and internship posting database.
• Develop and deliver career readiness workshops and presentations on topics such as résumé writing, interviewing, job searching, professionalism, and career planning.
• Track student engagement and outcomes related to career services initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local employers, industry representatives, workforce development partners, and community organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in higher education, workforce development, career services, student affairs, or veteran services.
• Experience developing and maintaining employer partnerships and facilitating career-related events, workshops, or job fairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of career development theories, workforce trends, and employment resources for college students and graduates.
• Be a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces or a spouse, dependent, or family member of a veteran.
• Experience planning student engagement programs and outreach initiatives to support student success
• Familiarity with career management platforms, applicant tracking systems, internship/job posting databases, and customer relationship management systems.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Regular travel throughout the college service region and work at both the Dublin Campus and the Christiansburg site are required.

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.

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.

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.