Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Higher Education, Meeting Minutes, Mentoring, PC Software, Record Keeping, Spreadsheets, State Government, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
Posting Summary
Working Title
Administrative Assistant - Career Services
Role Title
Education Support Specialist I
Role Code
29142-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
02
Position Number
284W0301
Agency
Eastern Shore Community College
Division
Eastern Shore Community College (Div)
Work Location
Accomack -001
Hiring Range
$20.35 - $25.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility for events.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
Position Summary:
Provides part-time administrative and functional support for Career Services Center.
Functional Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains records for Career Services Center (CSC). Tracks and reports required data in support of the Center's Work Based Learning program. Assists scheduling appointments with clients, mentors, and employers. Tracks Career Services contacts and milestones using state and local technology applications. Provides on-and-off-site support for Career Services events. Creates and maintains forms and meeting notes and provides additional support for Career Services Center.
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
- Customer service and higher education experience preferred
- Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks and seek out opportunities to pursue Career Services Center growth
- Intermediate skills with PC-based software including word processing, data-bases, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines while giving attention to details.
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a professional and courteous manner.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3172P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/07/2026
Job Close Date
05/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
es.vccs.edu
Contact Name
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: 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:
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.
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