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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator Role Title PR & Mktg Spec III Role Code 29093-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28000095 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Workforce Development Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $65,000-$75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals 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
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Occasional travel to NOVA campuses and regionally as needed. Occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
General Description:
This position provides services to internal and external constituents of Northern Virginia Community College with targeted support for the promotion, coordination, and delivery of Career Services resources, programs, and initiatives. The role supports student career development and employer engagement efforts through the management of career services technologies, strategic communications, marketing, and outreach activities.
- This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*
General Duties:
- Coordinate the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Career Services Management System, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records, resources, data, and system activity.
- Promote Career Services programs, events, resources, and services through strategic outreach, marketing, and communication efforts to students, faculty, staff, and employer partners.
- Manage and maintain Career Services social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while creating and distributing the monthly Career Services newsletter and other promotional materials.
- Develop and disseminate marketing materials, promotional videos, website content, email communications, and event information through College media outlets and campus communication channels.
- Provide accurate and timely information regarding career events, programs, and Career Services resources to students, faculty, and staff.
- Host and facilitate information sessions, presentations, and workshops while responding professionally to general inquiries, emails, phone calls, and other communications.
- Coordinate and support special projects, grants, departmental initiatives, and additional assignments that align with College priorities and student success goals.
- The position also supports presentations, workshops, special projects, and departmental initiatives designed to enhance student success, career readiness, and stakeholder engagement while advancing the mission and strategic goals of the College.
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
KSAs:
- Ability to coordinate the management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Career Services Management System, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and effective user support for students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to implement and utilize marketing and communication tools, including Career Services Management Systems, email campaigns, social media platforms, and digital engagement strategies, to promote Career Services programs, events, and resources.
- Ability to create, develop, and disseminate marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, presentations, website content, emails, social media content, and promotional videos using multiple platforms and technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and employer partners throughout the Northern Virginia region.
- Skilled in oral and written communication, including facilitating small and large group presentations, workshops, and information sessions.
- Ability to provide accurate, timely, and professional customer service while responding to inquiries and communicating information to diverse constituent groups.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and employer stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively in team settings.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or communications initiatives.
- Experience utilizing career services management Systems, customer relationship management platforms, or similar database systems, including system management, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records and data.
- Experience in developing and implementing marketing and outreach materials, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media management, and digital communications.
- Experience in photography, video creation, and video editing for marketing, promotional, and engagement purposes.
- Experience working with different stakeholders.
Additional Considerations
- Experience with Handshake career management system
- Experience with grant applications, data collection and implementation
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Maybe required to travel between NOVA campus.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4590P Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only - E Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Job Close Date 07/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
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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/98526
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
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- I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
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- I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
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- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
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- Do you have experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or communications initiatives?
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- Do you have experience utilizing career services management Systems, customer relationship management platforms, or similar database systems, including system management, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records and data
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- Do you have experience in developing and implementing marketing and outreach materials, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media management, and digital communications ?
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No
- Do you have experience in photography, video creation, and video editing for marketing, promotional, and engagement purposes ?
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- Do you have experience working with different stakeholders ?
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- Are you a current NOVA employee? (This position is only open to current NOVA employees. If you are not a current NOVA employee, your application will not be considered.)
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)