What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career & Veteran Services Specialist position at New River Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Career & Veteran Services Specialist
Role Title
Education and Support Specialist III
Role Code
29144
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
275W0224
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
$20-$25 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
N-No EEO-4 Reporting
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
Monday – Friday
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You’ll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master’s degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.
The Career and Veteran Services Specialist supports the mission of New River Community College through enhancing student success, career readiness, employment outcomes, and engagement of veterans and their dependents. Reporting to the Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Outcomes Coordinator, this position serves as the primary oversight for the college’s Veterans Services Center while providing comprehensive career development services to students and alumni across all academic programs. This position collaborates extensively with faculty, staff, employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to strengthen pathways from education to employment. Regular travel throughout the college service region and work at both the Dublin Campus and the Christiansburg site are required. Work hours are limited to 29 hours per week and 1500 hours per year.
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
- 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 and military-connected student success and facilitate a warm hand-off to campus resources and support services.
- Develop programs, activities, and engagement opportunities that promote veteran student success, community building, career fairs, networking events, and on-campus hiring opportunities.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, community organizations, and veteran-serving agencies to enhance support for veteran students.
- Provide individualized career exploration support to students and alumni through in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments.
- Assist students with résumé development, cover letter preparation, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional networking.
- Support students in identifying and securing internships, work-based learning opportunities, and employment aligned with their academic and career goals.
- Maintain and promote the college’s job and internship posting database.
- Develop and deliver career readiness workshops and presentations on topics such as résumé writing, interviewing, job searching, professionalism, and career planning.
- Track student engagement and outcomes related to career services initiatives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local employers, industry representatives, workforce development partners, and community organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Considerations
- Experience working in higher education, workforce development, career services, student affairs, or veteran services.
- Experience developing and maintaining employer partnerships and facilitating career-related events, workshops, or job fairs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of career development theories, workforce trends, and employment resources for college students and graduates.
- Be a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces or a spouse, dependent, or family member of a veteran.
- Experience planning student engagement programs and outreach initiatives to support student success
- Familiarity with career management platforms, applicant tracking systems, internship/job posting databases, and customer relationship management systems.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Regular travel throughout the college service region and work at both the Dublin Campus and the Christiansburg site are required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3351P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/11/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock
Email
swhitlock@nr.edu
Phone Number
540-674-3635
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:
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
VCCS uses 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.
Salary : $20 - $25