Program Specialist

About the role

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small two‑year college in Southeast Virginia with campuses in Franklin and Suffolk and a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non‑credit workforce services and training; special interest classes; and summer youth programs through the Regional Workforce Development Center. Dual enrollment, online courses, and developmental studies are also available.

This is a part‑time, wage‑hour position (Education Support Specialist III, Pay Band 04) limited to 1,500 hours during the 12‑month period May 1 – April 30 (resetting each May 1) and averaging no more than 29 hours per week. The role offers no state benefits. Work is structured within the normal Monday–Friday week — either two 8‑hour days or four 4‑hour days — and requires presence at both the Franklin and Suffolk campuses. Hiring range: $15.00–$17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions as required.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Create graphics for flyers, postcards, and other program media; coordinate with Institutional Advancement to meet college standards.
• Design and develop the program newsletter.
• Maintain the “Community Resources Toolkit”.
• Greet and direct students in the target population to success coaches.
• Communicate with students via email, phone, and mailings.
• Provide direct support to success coaches as needed.
• Create and maintain the program’s webpage.
• Operate effectively between the Franklin and Suffolk campuses, respecting unique campus cultures.
• Coordinate and administer program activities.
• Manage communications, documents, and files.
• Track expenditures to maintain an accurate budget.
• Record and file meeting minutes.
• Maintain a calendar of events.
• Prepare reports; collect and compile program data for grant reporting.
• Review files and documents to respond accurately to data requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor, if required.

Qualifications

• Related work experience in an office setting utilizing time‑management and customer‑service skills.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of administrative practices, office procedures, and general office equipment.
• Proficient working knowledge of internet applications and PC‑based software (word processing, spreadsheet, email — Microsoft Office preferred).
• Demonstrated active listening to address internal and external customer concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work at both the Franklin and Suffolk campuses.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Additional considerations

• Work experience in an educational environment is a plus.

Work schedule

Structured within the normal work week (Monday–Friday): either two days per week at 8 hours per day, or four days per week at 4 hours per day. This wage position is limited to 1,500 hours during the 12‑month period May 1 – April 30 (resetting each May 1) and averages no more than 29 hours per week. No state benefits are provided.

Pay

Hiring range: $15.00–$17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications (DOQ).

Travel

Occasional travel between the Franklin and Suffolk campuses is required.

Contact

Dr. Trina Jones — tjones@pdc.edu — (757) 569‑6720

Agency website: https://www.pdc.edu