Veteran & Career Services Coordinator

New River Community College; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New River Community College in Pulaski, VA seeks a Career & Veteran Services Specialist to coordinate the Veterans Services Center and provide career development support to students and alumni. The role involves collaboration with faculty, employers, and community partners, delivering workshops, resume help, internships, and on-campus hiring events.

Regular travel within the service region and work at Dublin or Christiansburg sites is required; hours are limited to 29 per week, with a 1500-hour

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 student success and facilitate warm hand-off to campus resources.
• Develop programs and events that promote veteran student success, career fairs, networking, and on-campus hiring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Veterans Services Center operations and services for students and alumni.
• Deliver career readiness workshops, resume/cover letter help, interview prep, and job search strategies.
• Establish relationships with local employers and community organizations to create internships and on-campus hiring opportunities.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume support

Job search

Employer engagement

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

New River Community College in Pulaski, VA seeks a Career & Veteran Services Specialist to coordinate the Veterans Services Center and provide career development support to students and alumni. The role involves collaboration with faculty, employers, and community partners, delivering workshops, resume help, internships, and on-campus hiring events.

Regular travel within the service region and work at Dublin or Christiansburg sites is required; hours are limited to 29 per week, with a 1500-hour