What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Coordinator position at Virginia Highlands Community College?
Job Description
Located in the heart of the Appalachian region, Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves the city of Bristol, Washington County, and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. VHCC is a beacon for educational opportunities, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, at exit 14 on Interstate 81 in historic Abingdon, Virginia. In addition to its traditional associate’s degree and certificate options, VHCC serves the businesses and industries in the service region through its Workforce Development Division, which provides short-term training programs, corporate training solutions, and skill-enhancement education to area residents. VHCC Workforce Development programs include Certified Nurse Aid, Commercial Truck Drivers License, Certified Billing & Coding Specialist, manufacturing and quality assurance certifications, tradesman renewal continuing education, and more.
VHCC is one of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System and has served students from across the region, including northeast Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, and western North Carolina. VHCC provides quality and affordable education and training activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable businesses to succeed today and in the future. More information about VHCC may be found at http://www.vhcc.edu/.
In its continued service to the region, VHCC is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as its next Coordinator for Workforce Development. The Coordinator serves as a liaison with area business and industry to identify educational and training needs, develop customized training solutions, and oversee credential and short-course programs. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Communicates with local business and industry representatives to identify educational and training opportunities. This includes presentations, workshops, and client meetings.
- Develops and coordinates the delivery of customized training courses and programs for area business and industry.
- Represents the college with chambers of commerce, economic development, jurisdictional organizations, educational partners, and civic groups.
- Coordinates the delivery of VHCC Workforce programs, including the promotion, scheduling, and administration of publicly funded (Fast Forward) programs.
- Sets up classroom or training environments as needed, including computers, textbooks, consumables, and other instructional technology
- Participates in the department’s operational administration, including reports, contracts, budget, and scheduling.
- Interprets and implements state and local policies relating to workforce development.
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned at the direction of the Dean.
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
Minimum Qualifications (education, experience):
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a business discipline, such as manufacturing, energy, financial services, health care, transportation, or technology.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities):
- Demonstrated skill in product/service development, marketing, delivery, or customer service.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, management, and organizational skills, including proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, such as budgeting, cost modeling, or accounting.
Additional Considerations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in a corporate training environment.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce or economic development.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4164P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
11/20/2025
Job Close Date
01/09/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name
Tiffany VanBuren
Email
tvanburen@vhcc.edu
Phone Number
276-739-2425
Special Instructions to Applicants
For first consideration for the position, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on January 5, 2026.
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
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.
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 : $55,000