Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Coordinator of Student Life & Leadership
Role Title
Education Administrator I
Role Code
29133-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
29700047
Agency
Germanna Community College
Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range
$71,027-$78,919 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Or as Scheduled.
Please Note: Some evenings and weekends may be required as needed.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The Coordinator of Student Life & Leadership is responsible for creating, implementing, sustaining, and assessing a comprehensive student engagement and leadership development program that advances student success, fosters a culture of belonging, and enhances the overall student experience. Through the intentional application of student development theory, high-impact educational practices, and co-curricular learning, the coordinator designs meaningful opportunities that support students’ academic, personal, social, and leadership development.
This position collaborates extensively with colleagues across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and the surrounding community to cultivate an engaging campus environment where students feel connected, supported, and empowered to achieve their educational and personal goals. The coordinator also serves as a key ambassador for Student Life by promoting programs, communicating student engagement opportunities, and strengthening the visibility and impact of co-curricular experiences throughout the college.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Student Engagement & Student Success
- Develop, implement, and assess innovative student engagement initiatives that foster belonging, leadership development, holistic wellness, and student persistence.
- Utilize student development theory, high-impact educational practices, and current research to design meaningful co-curricular learning experiences that complement students’ academic journeys.
- Develop intentional co-curricular learning outcomes and assessment strategies that demonstrate the impact of student engagement on student success.
Create inclusive programs and experiences that encourage students from all backgrounds to become active participants in the college community.
- Foster an environment where every student feels welcomed, valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.
Leadership Development
- Design and facilitate comprehensive leadership development opportunities that strengthen students’ leadership competencies, civic responsibility, and personal growth.
- Provide consultative support and guidance to departments seeking to incorporate leadership development and student engagement into their programming.
- Support and advise Student Government Association ( SGA), Student Clubs & Organizations, the Inter-Club Council, and other recognized student organizations while promoting student leadership and organizational effectiveness.
- Cultivate opportunities for civic engagement, community service, voter engagement, and experiential learning that prepare students for leadership beyond the classroom.
Campus & Community Partnerships
- Develop collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, community organizations, nonprofit agencies, and local businesses to expand opportunities for student engagement, service learning, and experiential education.
- Connect students with campus and community resources that support their academic success, personal well-being, career exploration, and leadership development.
- Serve as a liaison between Student Life and the broader college community to encourage collaboration and shared responsibility for student success.
Communications & Marketing
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication and marketing strategies that increase awareness of Student Life programs, leadership opportunities, student organizations, and campus events.
- Maintain engaging digital content across the college website, social media platforms, digital signage, newsletters, and other communication channels.
- Regularly communicate the impact, achievements, and activities of Student Life to students, faculty, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Promote student success stories and highlight opportunities that foster engagement and build institutional pride.
Programs & Events
- Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of large-scale campus programs, leadership conferences, welcome activities, cultural celebrations, and community engagement initiatives.
- Ensure programs reflect institutional priorities related to student success, belonging, wellness, inclusion, and leadership development.
- Coordinate opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement that meet the diverse needs of Germanna’s students.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Collect, analyze, and interpret participation data, learning outcomes, and student feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
- Utilize assessment results to recommend innovative approaches that strengthen student engagement and advance institutional priorities.
- Remain current on emerging trends, best practices, and research related to student engagement, leadership development, student success, and higher education.
Collaboration
- Partner with colleagues across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to create integrated learning experiences that support student retention, persistence, and completion.
- Serve on institutional committees and represent Student Life in college-wide initiatives that advance Germanna’s strategic priorities.
- Support division-wide initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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
Knowledge of:
- Student development theory and college student learning
- High-impact educational practices
- Co-curricular learning and assessment
- Leadership development models
- Student engagement and sense of belonging strategies
- Community engagement and civic learning
- Marketing, branding, and digital communications
- Program assessment and data-informed decision making
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Foster inclusive environments that support student belonging and success.
- Develop strategic partnerships across campus and within the local community.
- Effectively communicate through presentations, writing, social media, and digital platforms.
- Design innovative programs aligned with institutional priorities.
- Utilize technology and marketing strategies to increase student participation.
- Analyze assessment data and translate findings into continuous program improvement.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a highly collaborative and student-centered approach.
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Travel between campuses can be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4601P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/22/2026
Job Close Date
08/05/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
https://germanna.edu/
Contact Name
Joshua Cave
Email
jcave@germanna.edu
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/98797
