Student Engagement Specialist - J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE : Job Details

Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Student Engagement Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 283W1038 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience; max $18.56 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting 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 Part-time hourly positions are not eligible for state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually. Schedule set by supervisor. Sensitive Position No Job Description Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population. Reynolds is currently seeking a Student Engagement Specialist to support exceptional student programs and services by providing information, guidance, and oversight in the areas of student engagement programs, club sports and recreational activities. Reynolds Gymnasium Operations and Programming • Oversee Reynolds Gymnasium activity, check in, and usage procedure at the Parham Road campus. • Gather and file completed Assumption of Risk (AOR) forms from gym users and activity participants; routinely enter and maintain AOR data as received • Maintain a safe and clean environment in the Reynolds Gym and storage areas for the Parham Road campus. Submit maintenance and facilities requests as needed. • Maintain an accurate inventory of available games, equipment, program supply, and resources for the Reynolds Gym, club sports, and recreational activities. • Communicate any changes in the activity schedule or operating hours with the Student Engagement team. • Coordinate routine safety inspections and repairs with outside vendor and/or facilities (depending on scope). • Coordinate recreation programming that may include not limited to club sport interest sessions, pick up games, stress-less programming prior to exam periods, collaborative programming with Student Support Services, etc. Mascot Program• Facilitate the mascot request and scheduling process. • Recruit, audition, train, and onboard student staff to perform our fun and dynamic mascot. • Serve as handler for appearances at campus and off-campus events. • Take and upload photos and video from mascot appearances for future marketing and promotion; plan and implement a timeline of social media posts for various appearances. • Prepare mascot costume, supply and equipment prior to each mascot appearance; prepare travel bag (if needed). • Perform routine cleaning procedures on the mascot costume; organize and tidy changing space at the Parham Road campus. Club Sports & Recreational Activities • Serve as the default advisor and facilitator to all club sports. • Assist with recruitment, training, and onboarding of new club sports and their captains. • Enter event reservation requests as needed via the Ad Astra Scheduling platform for recreational activities. • Manage and enter all club sport and recreational activities on the college calendar (Cascade). • Identify vendors, gather quotes and submit funding requests for recreational activities and on behalf of club sports for equipment or materials needed. • Gather and maintain club sport records including contact information, list of captains, membership roster, activity participation, etc. • Create print and digital media content publicizing club sports and recreational activities. Other Duties: Assist with other duties and tasks as assigned, which may include work at other campuses and locations as assigned • Provide front desk coverage, receive visitors and respond to questions at Student Engagement Center and/or Reynolds Gymnasium as assigned. Engage in appropriate timely follow up and provide written and/or oral responses to students and colleagues. • Participate in department, division or college-wide activities determined by the Director and/or Dean of Students. 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 QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a customer-focused, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to independently manage student spaces and related activities.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and common software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrable skills and proficiency with Canva and/or social media platforms.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrable experience successfully working with multi-generational and diverse populations. Current work experience working in a college environment and working with sport, recreation and/or mascot activities.
• Demonstrable skills and proficiency with Canva and/or social media platforms.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel Travel between campuses as needed. Posting Detail Information Posting Number WGE_2660P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 08/01/2025 Job Close Date 08/15/2025 Open Until FilledAgency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial 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-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-#### Additional InformationBackground 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. Quicklink for Posting