Employment Opportunities
The following list represents current employee recruitment needs underway at Danville Community College. We look for dedicated and talented persons who are interested in helping DCC students prepare themselves for the future. Required application materials vary according to the category of the vacancy. The detailed job listing provides application instructions. Please read carefully and be sure to submit all items as requested for best consideration. All vacancies will require the completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment Form. For more information about employment opportunities at Danville Community College, contact the Human Resources Office, Wyatt Building, 1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541; phone: 434.797.8477, email: ataylor@dcc.vccs.edu, or fax: 434.797.8509.
All employment with Danville Community College will be contingent upon the results of a background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting
employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present
documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Effective June 1, 2011, agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Executive
Branch will use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Adult Career Coach
R0100
The Adult Career Coach
may divide his/her time between the community college campus, adult education
settings, and One Stop Career Centers, according to regional needs.
At the One Stop Center, the adult career coach will educate clients about
programs and services available at community college and assist clients in
designing individualized education and career plans that include strategies for
attaining necessary support services.
Participants, either at colleges or One Stops, may receive coaching in
either individual or small group settings.
For participants enrolled in community college, adult career coaches may
communicate with faculty to maintain awareness of their assigned client’s
academic progress and with student support services and external agencies to
ensure that participants have the services needed to complete select training
and attain a credential.
·
Ability
to assess the skills, needs, interests, and aptitudes of clients
and provide personalized advice on career and postsecondary options
·
Ability to develop individual action plans with clients
·
Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support, and motivate
customers
·
Knowledge of and links to financial aid services including financial aid
available through colleges and the workforce system
·
Knowledge and understanding of the network of available state and local support
services and related resources and how to access them
·
Career counseling skills
·
Effective problem-solving skills
·
Understanding of the role and function of the One Stop System and Virginia
Employment Commission
·
Knowledge
of state and regional labor market trends and opportunities
·
Understanding of the specific needs of area employers
·
Knowledge
of specific needs of underserved populations in order to attain educational
success
·
Ability to build networks and obtain cooperation from a variety of partners,
including business and industry and entities operating within Virginia’s
Workforce Network.
·
Communication and marketing skills
·
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and social media
Work experience in coaching, counseling or workforce
development is preferred.
Applicants must
possess a current driver’s license and the ability to provide their own
transportation to cover assignments throughout the community college service
region, as necessary to the job.
Excellent computer, organizational, time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to the community college mission
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
or send letter of interest, resume, State of Virginia Application for Employment
(DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf)
, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) written professional recommendations
specifically for this position to:
Ann Taylor, Human Resources
Danville
Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville VA
24541
Application reviews
will begin April 23, 2012 and the position will remain open until filled.
Danville Community
College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, age, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or other
non-merit factors in its programs or activities.
Employment will be contingent upon the results of a background
check.
TRANSITION COUNSELOR
W0012
Danville Community College invites
applications for a Transition Counselor to assist with the College’s
Baccalaureate Transfer Plan designed to increase the number of associate degree
graduates who pursue their bachelor’s degree. This is a part-time, grant-funded
position.
The
Transition Counselor will:
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Provide career counseling,
academic advisement, and transfer counseling to students in associate degree programs
·
Recruit vocational
technical students in the area high schools to the community college and develop
a transfer plan
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Establish professional
contacts with four-year institutions’ admissions and financial aid offices
·
Arrange, coordinate, and
supervise campus tours to four-year institutions
·
Assist student services
staff with Transfer Day at DCC
·
Assist students in
completing applications, financial aid forms, and scholarship applications to
four-year institutions
·
Maintain student records
and files of students
·
Create marketing brochures
for various vocational technical programs articulated with baccalaureate
institutions
·
Prepare transfer guides and
other materials for Transfer Center web site
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in counseling,
student personnel services or related degree is required; work experience in
student counseing and/or academic advisement preferred.
Excellent
oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse population required
Commitment to the community college mission
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
or send letter of interest, resume, State of Virginia Application for Employment
(DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf)
, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) written professional recommendations
specifically for this position to:
Application
reviews will begin April 23, 2012 and the position will remain open until
filled.
Experiential Learning & Job Placement Coordinator
R0101
Danville Community College seeks a full-time Experiential
Learning and Job Placement Coordinator for a three year, grant-funded position.
Working in coordination with the Adult Career Coach, the experiential
learning/job placement coordinator is responsible for providing connections for
adult students enrolled in allied health or other identified
occupational/technical programs to experiential learning opportunities such as
cooperative education and internships that may be available through the college
or other partnering entities in the region’s workforce development system.
Additionally, the job placement coordinator will work
individually and in small groups with referred participants to provide services
for job preparation and placement including: guidance in the job search process,
employability skills coaching, connections with relevant employers, and
assistance with preparing for applications, resumes, interviews, and other steps
in the job placement process.
As needed, coordinators will conduct workshops to prepare
clients for the worksite and group sessions to reflect on initial workplace
experiences. The coordinator will be expected to build relationships with Human
Resources departments or other individuals responsible for hiring so as to
effectively connect participants to available jobs.
The experiential learning/job placement coordinator must have
knowledge and experience in the following areas:
·
Knowledge
of specific competencies needed for career readiness, both for specific
occupations and for job readiness in general, including but not limited to job
search skills, resume writing skills, interview skills, and professional soft
skills
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Ability to work with Virginia Employment Commission to share knowledge of labor
market trends and opportunities
·
Understanding of the specific needs of area employers for high demand
occupations
·
Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support, and motivate
customers, as well as to engage business partners effectively
·
Effective problem-solving skills
·
Knowledge of labor market trends and opportunities
·
Knowledge of training and coaching strategies effective to strengthening the
“soft” skills of participants
·
Working knowledge of the workforce development system: its structure,
operations, and linkages between required partners
·
Ability to build networks and establish effective working partnerships
·
Coaching and facilitation skills
·
Ability to comfortably use Microsoft Office and social media
·
Understand goal setting, action planning, and implementing an action plan
A
baccalaureate degree in a related field is required.
This requirement may be met through a baccalaureate degree and relevant
certifications such as the Global Career Development Facilitator credential or
through a baccalaureate degree and several years of related work experience.
Work
experience in coaching, counseling or workforce development is preferred.
Applicants
must possess a current driver’s license and the ability to provide their own
transportation to cover assignments throughout the community college service
region, as necessary to the job. Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
Commitment to the
community college mission
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
or send letter of interest, resume, State of Virginia Application for Employment
(DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf)
, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) written professional recommendations
specifically for this position to:
Human Resources
Danville Community
College
1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004
Application
reviews will begin April 23, 2012 and the position will remain open until
filled.
Danville Community
College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, age, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or other
non-merit factors in its programs or activities.
Employment will be contingent upon the results of a background
check.
INSTRUCTOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH
F0059
Danville Community College seeks an
energetic instructor of developmental English for a permanent, full-time
position. This is a 9-month position teaching developmental reading and writing.
The successful candidate should have experience in teaching in a variety
of formats such as traditional lecture delivery, online courses, and hybrid
courses. The individual must be flexible and creative in the delivery of reading
and writing concepts. The primary
responsibility of a member of the teaching faculty will be to provide quality
instruction for our students while meeting the diverse needs of our student
population.
EDUCATION:
A master’s degree in reading, a master’s degree in English with 18
graduate semester hours of coursework in reading, or a master’s degree in a
related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in reading is
required.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in teaching developmental students at the community college
level is required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
Commitment to scholarship and academic excellence
Commitment to the community college mission
Demonstrated dedication to classroom teaching
Willingness to explore instructional
innovations to interact successfully with an
academically diverse student
population
Ability to teach and develop distance education courses
Flexibility to teach off campus/evening courses as needed
Application Process: Apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov or send letter of interest, resume, State of Virginia Application for Employment (DHRM Form 10-012, found at http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf) , unofficial transcripts, and three (3) written professional recommendations specifically for this position to:
Danville Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA
24541-4004
Telephone:
(434) 797-8477
Fax:
(434) 797-8509
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Application reviews will begin
April 23, 2012 and the position will remain open until filled.
SALARY RANGE:
Salary will be based on rank determined by academic credentials and prior
experience.
INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY
#F0014
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in chemistry or related field required with at least
18 graduate hours in chemistry. A
doctorate in a field of chemistry is preferable. Individuals with two master’s
degrees or doctoral work are strongly encouraged to apply.
Prior teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to the
community college mission are required.
Other qualifications include excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, commitment to scholarship and academic excellence, and demonstrated
dedication to classroom teaching.
Application Process:
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov or send letter of interest, resume, State
of Virginia Application for Employment (DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf) , unofficial
transcripts, and three current, written, professional letters of recommendation
to:
Danville Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA
24541-4004
Telephone:
(434) 797-8477
Fax:
(434) 797-8509
INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
#F0047
Danville Community College seeks an instructor or assistant
professor of biology to teach lower division biology courses.
This individual’s course assignments will focus on allied health
preparatory courses in biology such as general biology, anatomy and physiology,
microbiology and genetics. Other
responsibilities will include academic advising and serving on committees as
assigned. Teaching assignments may
include day and/or evening sections with possible off-campus teaching.
This is a nine-month, full-time position.
Availability for summer teaching is desirable.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology or related field required with significant
coursework in anatomy and physiology, microbiology or genetics.
A doctorate in a biological field preferred. Individuals with two
master’s degrees or doctoral work are strongly encouraged to apply.
Prior teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to the
community college mission are required.
Other qualifications include excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, commitment to scholarship and academic excellence, and demonstrated
dedication to classroom teaching.
Application Process:
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov or send letter of interest, resume, State
of Virginia Application for Employment (DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf) , unofficial
transcripts, and three (3) current, written professional letters of
recommendation to:
Danville Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA
24541-4004
Telephone:
(434) 797-8477
Fax:
(434) 797-8509
Danville Community College does not discriminate on the basis of
race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation,
disability, veteran status, or other non-merit factors in its programs or
activities.
Employment will be contingent upon the results of
a background check.
ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE SPECIALIST III
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
of
Academic and Student Services
#00055
Danville Community College seeks an experienced
administrative assistant to support the mission of DCC by serving as a
confidential assistant to the Vice President of Academic and Student Services.
Responsibilities:
Manage the office of the Vice President of Academic and Student
Services including preparation of correspondence and other College documents,
agendas and data for meetings; take and transcribe minutes of meetings; maintain
calendar and make travel arrangements; catalog and store documents; coordinate
and track compliance of deadlines and assignments given to the Vice President
and his staff; produce publications and coordinate mass mailings; coordinate
activities sponsored by the vice president’s office; manage financial records
for the Student Government Association and Student Activity Fees Account;
coordinate scheduling of rooms on campus; work with students on problematic
issues and refer them to internal and external resources; work with faculty and
students to advise them of policy and procedures; provide back up for and
assistance to the Executive Assistant to the President.
Application Process:
Apply online at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov or send letter of interest, resume, State
of Virginia Application for Employment (DHRM Form 10-012, found at
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/forms/stateapplication.pdf), unofficial transcripts,
and three current, written, professional letters of recommendation to:
Human Resources
Danville Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA
24541-4004
Telephone:
(434) 797-8477
Fax:
(434) 797-8509
For best consideration, submit all required materials no
later than May 16, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Salary will be commensurate
with experience.
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
Recruitment for all adjunct faculty positions are handled by the respective academic offices. If you are interested in teaching part-time, please contact the office below that includes your teaching discipline to get more information about adjunct employment.
| Division of Arts & Science | Dr. Paul Fox, Dean | 434.797.8402 |
| Division of Business & Engineering Technologies | Mr. Tommy Cannon, Interim Dean | 434.797.8440 |
| Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Services | Mr. Jeff Arnold, Vice President | 434.797.8430 |
| Division of Student Success & Academic Advancement | Ms. Cheryl Terry, Dean | 434-797-8524 |
The College assures equal employment opportunity to all
its employees and applicants for employment. The college does not discriminate
on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, political
affiliation, disability, veteran status, or other non- merit factors in its
consideration of applicants for employment or treatment of its employees.
"Reasonable accommodations" are provided for applicants and employees with
disabilities and who request such accommodations.
Inquiries concerning this policy should be addressed to
Andrea Burney, Affirmative Action
Officer, 1008 South Main Street, Danville VA 24541. Telephone:
434.797.8458; Toll Free (Virginia): 800.560.4291, ext. 8458; TTY:
434.797.8542, Fax: 434.797.8541, or by email to
aburney@dcc.vccs.edu
Member, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
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