Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Community College Counselor-Bedford Center
Role Title
Community College Counselor
Role Code
89044-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
292W0131
Agency
Central Virginia Community College
Division
Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Bedford (City) - 515
Hiring Range
$26.00 - $31.00 hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Approximately 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
The Community College Counselor at the Bedford Center plays a pivotal role in supporting the academic success and personal development of students, with a particular focus on those enrolled in dual enrollment programs. This position involves close collaboration with faculty, staff, high school counselors, career coaches, and the college’s dual enrollment coordinator to provide comprehensive support services. The counselor is instrumental in facilitating student orientations, delivering the Student Success course, and assisting with recruitment and retention initiatives.
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
• Ability to conduct sessions in person and virtually.
• Capable of occasional travel to partner high schools or community events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and educational platforms such as Navigate and Canvas.
• Familiarity with virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Coursework in Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
Additional Considerations
- Master’s degree
- Familiarity with dual enrollment programs and community college environments
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Occasional travel to partner high schools or community events.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3268P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/02/2026
Job Close Date
07/24/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
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Email
Phone Number
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
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.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97895
