Part-Time Automotive Industry Partnerships Lead

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

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