PT Community Engagement Specialist

Virginia Western Community College

Minimum $15.79, pay commensurate based on qualifications

United States, Virginia, Roanoke

May 07, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	PT Community Engagement Specialist
Role Title	Education Support Spec II
Role Code	29143-SW
FLSA	Nonexempt
Pay Band	03
Position Number	286W0603
Agency	Virginia Western Community College
Division	Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location	Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range	Minimum $15.79, pay commensurate based on qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	During office hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; occasional evening and weekend shifts
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Community Engagement Specialist in Enrollment Services. The purpose of this position is to actively facilitate a robust community engagement strategy for VWCC, with a particular focus on building relationships with local residents, community partners and service providers in under-represented areas of the college's service region and in areas with identified access barriers. The Community Engagement Specialist will play a pivotal role in establishing Virginia Western's presence in the Roanoke EnVision Center. This position will be located partially at the EnVision Center.
Special Assignments	May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications	Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work well with a highly diverse population in a team and change-oriented environment. The ability to perform well with or without direct supervision. Well-developed oral & written communication skills, including the ability to communicate intricate information in a palatable manner. Knowledge of the purpose and mission of the community college. Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend shifts. Experience providing student/client-facing support services to a diverse population. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Experience developing programs and coordinating events involving internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Considerations	Work experience in a community college setting. Knowledge of Virginia Western's degree, certificate and training/credentialing opportunities. Knowledge of available financial assistance and scholarship opportunities.
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	WGE_2513P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	05/07/2025
Job Close Date	05/22/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website	www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name	Lindsey Weston
Email	lweston@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number	540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants	In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement	VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84964