Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna is seeking to hire a part-time Career Advisor to assist high school students and their families as they prepare for career training or post-secondary education. The Career Advisor plans and executes outreach and career education activities at a service area High School on behalf of the College. The Career Advisor offers a one-stop service that facilitates a student from application to enrollment in courses at Germanna Community College. This position works closely with departments across the College and organizations within the community.
Reporting to the Lead Career Advisor within the Dual Enrollment & High School Programs team, the Career Advisor identifies and participates in outreach and career planning activities for high school juniors and seniors and their parents/families. The Career Advisor serves as an ambassador for the College and cultivates strong relationships with prospective students, parents/families, high school personnel, and area employers.
The Career Advisor advises and counsels high school students and other student populations, as needed, on post-secondary graduation goals, specifically exploring the benefits of community college enrollment through in person, e-mail, text messages, social media, and other forms of electronic communication, and phone engagement. This position coordinates on-campus tours, enrollment programs, and college and career-oriented activities targeted towards prospective students and their parents/families. The Career Advisor coordinates the ongoing strategic communications to prospective students and maintains a case management system to report outcomes to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the College.
The Career Advisor supports Dual Enrollment and Independent Dual Enrollment students to identify and participate in educational opportunities at Germanna Community College. The Career Advisor assists in prospective student recruitment, enrollment and registration of new and continuing students, and the facilitation of course and program expansion at their respective area high school.
The Career Advisor also assists Caroline High School’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and will support the creation and/or expansion of programs and educational opportunities for Caroline High School students. In partnership with Career & Transfer Services, community organizations, and local employers, the Career Advisor assists students in identifying Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities such as paid internships, externships, apprenticeships, and part-time employment while enrolled in high school and/or at Germanna Community College.
The Part-Time Career Advisor will report to a specific service area high school during the School Year. The high school will provide the Career Advisor with an office or workstation space, and access to school internet, data systems, and other technologies to facilitate career advising.
When the high school is closed, the Career Advisor may be required to report to the nearest Germanna Community College campus or site to report to work.
The Career Advisor is typically assigned 1,450 hours per Fiscal Year and their work schedule is determined by their supervisor or designee, and based on the needs of the College.
*This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education setting
Extensive computer experience with familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software tools
Extensive customer service experience with an ability to handle stressful situations
Experience working with high school students
A valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout service area
Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population
Knowledge of career assessments and career and educational pathway planning
Knowledge of K-12 and/or higher education enrollment services, academic advising, career advising, or counseling.
Ability to understand and interpret college policies and academic placement procedures
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to advise and assist students with career and academic decision making
Ability to effectively collaborate with school personnel, as well as community representatives and employers
Ability to maintain accurate and timely record keeping and reporting
Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.
Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
Additional Considerations:
Experience using Student Information System
Experience in college admissions, counseling, and academic advising
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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