Workforce Education & Retention Specialist

Location: Brunswick

Title:

Workforce Education & Retention Specialist

Agency:
Southside Va Community College

Location:

Brunswick - 025

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $16.26/hour (commensurate with related experience)

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.

SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes:
Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

For more information, please visit southside.edu

Want to be part of a team that Builds Pathways to Success by Assisting Apprentices, Supporting Employers, and Strengthening Communities?

Join our team at SVCC as a Workforce Education & Retention Specialist! In this rewarding role, you will assist prospective and current apprentices through the application, registration, and training process, helping them build confidence, navigate program requirements, and achieve their career goals. Working closely with the Apprenticeship Advisor, you will support apprentices, employers, and community partners by providing guidance, resources, and hands-on assistance at events, trainings, and outreach initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, organizing information, and making a meaningful impact on workforce development.

This is a part-time wage position located in Brunswick, VA.

This position averages 29 hours per week, and Health benefits and paid leave are NOT available.

Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:

* Assists prospective apprentices through the application and registration process

* Serves as a point of contact for apprentice and student inquiries across multiple communication channels

* Provides accurate, timely, and high-quality support to apprentices to ensure a smooth and positive entry into the program

* Manages program logistics, including registration workflows and the ordering, distribution, and tracking of instructional materials

* Maintains accurate and compliant program, student, and company records across systems, including People Soft, WES, Salesforce, Navigate, and spreadsheets

* Independently manages databases and files, ensuring record keeping is accurate and compliant with policies, procedures, and audit standards

* Collaborates with community organizations and business partners during outreach events to promote educational pathways and assess candidate interest

* Supports enrollment growth by assisting the Apprenticeship Advisor with recruiting students and industry partners for the program

* Assists with the creation and distribution of marketing materials, including digital newsletters, brochures, and flyers

* Ensures training events function effectively and efficiently by coordinating on-site setup and breakdown, directing participants, and addressing immediate logistical needs

* May help direct activities and assignments for volunteer groups supporting program events or outreach

* Interprets and applies state and federal apprenticeship standards to monitor apprentice progress and work hours, ensuring program compliance

* Utilizes basic familiarity with state and federal financial aid information to support apprentices and connect them with the appropriate personnel

* May assist with training and supporting new or temporary staff

* Works independently while complying with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

* Works flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to accommodate student schedules

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), with the ability to learn new database and student information systems

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly and professionally.

* Exceptional attention to detail and…