Program Coordinator of Amherst Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) seeks a dynamic Program Coordinator/Director to oversee the daily operations of the CVCC Amherst Center and serve as the primary administrator for the Amherst County Early College Program. This role coordinates academic programming, student support services, and dual enrollment initiatives while fostering strong partnerships between CVCC and the Amherst community.

The position serves as a key liaison between CVCC and local public schools, promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, leadership, higher ed, or related field.
• Experience coordinating educational programs and student services.
• Collaborates with K-12 and higher education partners.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience planning educational programs, student activities, or outreach.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to analyze information, prepare reports, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Amherst Center.
• Coordinate Amherst County Early College Program including recruitment and enrollment.
• Collaborate with school and college personnel to deliver courses and support services.
• Coordinate student services: admissions, advising, financial aid, accessibility services.
• Assist students and families in understanding program requirements and pathways.
• Monitor student progress and address barriers with school and college staff.
• Coordinate orientation sessions, meetings, and student engagement events.
• Collect and analyze program data; prepare enrollment and outcomes reports.
• Promote CVCC programs to prospective students and community.
• Monitor resources and assist with budgeting for center activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to stakeholders.
• Supervise and support staff and instructors.
• Perform other duties to support CVCC's mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Microsoft 365

Reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Higher education administration

Educational leadership

Student affairs

Business/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Title: Program Coordinator of Amherst Center

Agency: Central Virginia Community College

Location: Amherst - 009

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $32 - $36 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) seeks a dynamic Program Coordinator/Director to oversee the daily operations of the CVCC Amherst Off-site Center and serve as the primary administrator for the Amherst County Early College Program. This position coordinates academic programming, student support services, and dual enrollment initiatives while fostering strong partnerships between CVCC and the Amherst community.

The Program Coordinator/Director works collaboratively with college administrators, faculty, staff, school division leaders, counselors, teachers, students, and families to support student success, expand educational opportunities, and ensure the effective operation of the Early College Program.

The position serves as a key liaison between the college and local public schools, promoting seamless transitions from high school to post-secondary education.

This position may require day, evening, and occasional weekend hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the CVCC Amherst Center.
• Administer and coordinate the Amherst County Early College Program, including student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion activities.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and college personnel to ensure effective delivery of college courses and student support services.
• Coordinate student services and facilitate access to admissions, registration, advising, financial aid, accessibility services, and other college resources for Early College.
• Assist students and families in understanding program requirements, academic pathways, transfer opportunities, and college expectations.
• Monitor student academic progress and work collaboratively with school and college personnel to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Coordinate orientation sessions, informational meetings, student recognition events, and other activities that support student engagement and program participation.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze program data and prepare reports related to enrollment, retention, completion, and student outcomes.
• Promote awareness of CVCC programs through targeted outreach and communication with prospective students, families, and school personnel.
• Monitor resources and assist with budget planning and management for center and program activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, school personnel, faculty, and community stakeholders.
• Supervise and support staff, instructors, and program personnel as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the college's mission and strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, higher education administration, student affairs, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating educational programs, student services, dual enrollment initiatives, or academic support programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with K-12 and higher education partners.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience planning and coordinating educational programs, student activities, or outreach efforts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
• Ability to analyze information, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.

Additional Considerations

• Master's degree in education, educational leadership, higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education or K-12 administration.
• Experience working with dual enrollment, early college, concurrent enrollment, or K-12/higher education partnerships.
• Experience with student success initiatives, academic program coordination, and educational outreach.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and program assessment.
• Experience with budgeting and administrative operations.