Employer Relations - Learning Specialist; R0003

Employer Relations and Work-Based Learning Specialist (R0003)

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Brightpoint Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education located in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The college serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian, online, and throughout its service area. Its mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality.

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 Specialist will collaborate with Career Services and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) 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 Specialist will facilitate communication between employers and faculty in relevant academic departments, sharing job, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities. The role will also collaborate with department chairs, faculty, advisory boards, and the Foundation Office staff while 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 track these experiences. The Specialist will 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.

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.

• 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 consideration:
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Additional consideration:
  Master’s degree in a field relevant to job responsibilities.
• Additional consideration:
  Ability to develop relationships with for‑profit and non‑profit organizations.
• Additional consideration:
  Knowledge of work‑based learning practices and principles, and current employment trends.
• Additional consideration:
  Familiarity with technology, including Salesforce/CRM platforms, Handshake, People Soft (Student Information System), and EAB Navigate.

• 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

Work Schedule:

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Monday – Friday; as needed.

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Position is Exempt (FLSA) and Full Time.

Posting Number:

Recruitment Type:
General Public

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 12/23/2025

Job Close Date: 01/09/2026 (Open Until Filled)

Name:
Shelby Duncan
Email: sduncan
Phone: (800) 552‑5019 (for AHP letter inquiries)

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department…