Commonwealth of VA Careers
Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, United States
Title:
Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)
Agency:
Brightpoint Community College
Location:
Chesterfield - 041
FLSA:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$62,900 RESTRICTED BY GRANT
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time
Job Description Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Benefits Brightpoint Community College offers a robust benefits package
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
(medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Remote work flexibility , depending on role and departmental needs
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a grant-funded/restricted Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist position. This role will develop and strengthen opportunities for credit and non-credit students to participate in internships, full-time employment, and other work-based learning experiences. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will collaborate with Career Services and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) staff who are working to develop integrated Career Services with Brightpoint and CCWA.
The position will focus on developing internships, micro-internships, and job-shadowing experiences for students by leveraging existing employer relationships and cultivating new partnerships. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will facilitate communication between employers and faculty in relevant academic departments, sharing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
The role will also collaborate with and seek input from department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and Foundation Office staff while strengthening and building new relationships with employer partners.
The incumbent will co-lead the Work-Based Learning Tracking System Steering Committee (using Salesforce CRM) to connect students and employers for work-based learning opportunities and to track these experiences. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will also support student-employer connections through online and on-campus job boards and tabling events. Cross-training with CCWA Career Coaches will be an integral component of this position.
Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree required. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Strong sense of initiative, focus on student success, and work ethic. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to community locations within the service region.
Additional Considerations Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in field relevant to job responsibilities. Ability to develop relationships with for-profit and non-profit organizations. Knowledge of work-based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends. Familiarity with technology, including Salesforce/CRM platforms, Handshake, PeopleSoft (Student Information System), and EAB Navigate.
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Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)
Agency:
Brightpoint Community College
Location:
Chesterfield - 041
FLSA:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$62,900 RESTRICTED BY GRANT
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time
Job Description Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Benefits Brightpoint Community College offers a robust benefits package
State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
(medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Remote work flexibility , depending on role and departmental needs
Professional development opportunities
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a grant-funded/restricted Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist position. This role will develop and strengthen opportunities for credit and non-credit students to participate in internships, full-time employment, and other work-based learning experiences. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will collaborate with Career Services and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) staff who are working to develop integrated Career Services with Brightpoint and CCWA.
The position will focus on developing internships, micro-internships, and job-shadowing experiences for students by leveraging existing employer relationships and cultivating new partnerships. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will facilitate communication between employers and faculty in relevant academic departments, sharing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
The role will also collaborate with and seek input from department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and Foundation Office staff while strengthening and building new relationships with employer partners.
The incumbent will co-lead the Work-Based Learning Tracking System Steering Committee (using Salesforce CRM) to connect students and employers for work-based learning opportunities and to track these experiences. The Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist will also support student-employer connections through online and on-campus job boards and tabling events. Cross-training with CCWA Career Coaches will be an integral component of this position.
Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree required. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Strong sense of initiative, focus on student success, and work ethic. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel to community locations within the service region.
Additional Considerations Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in field relevant to job responsibilities. Ability to develop relationships with for-profit and non-profit organizations. Knowledge of work-based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends. Familiarity with technology, including Salesforce/CRM platforms, Handshake, PeopleSoft (Student Information System), and EAB Navigate.
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