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Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.
The faculty, staff, and stakeholders of Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) enjoy the privilege of serving the citizens of the commonwealth who reside in Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA. One of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), VHCC is a beacon for educational opportunities, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain at Exit 14 on Interstate 81 in Abingdon, VA. With a robust 54-year heritage, VHCC serves students in the service region through a Workforce Development Division, a Professional and Technical Studies Division, an Arts and Sciences Division, and a Nursing Division. VHCC awards credentials and continuing education courses as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates
Marketing/Business Counselor Position, Virginia Highlands Small Business Development Center:
Hourly, wage Marketing/Business Counselor position scheduled to work up to 29 hours per week with no fringe benefits. Rate of pay dependent upon education and experience. This position is grant funded and will last through December 31, 2022 unless otherwise extended by the SBA and/or Virginia State SBDC Office.
This position will provide guidance and support to businesses as they continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support services such as evaluation and development of marketing strategies, provide assistance and develop training in areas of marketing, accounting and business management, help with development of or upgrade to online marketing and identification of future sales opportunities and aid SBDC staff with all other SBDC events and client requirements. This position will provide available options to clients relative to resources both on and off campus. This position will be responsible for maintaining statistical data relative to client assistance and impact through the Virginia SBDC database and will be responsible for regular follow-up with clients to assure successful execution of marketing strategies. This position establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the Small Business Development Center and the Virginia Highlands Community College service area.
Requirements:
- Strong technology skills to include: Social Media Apps, Canva, Excel and Word.
- Attention to detail and creative performer
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) interpersonal skills
- Willing to speak publicly and work one-on-one with clients
- Must be self-directed, yet willing to work as a team to achieve grant goals
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in areas of marketing or business with a concentration in marketing and/or business-related field with preference given to candidates with experience in these areas
- May be required to telework and/or work with clients at remote or business locations
- Some travel required
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong technology skills to include: Social Media Apps, Canva, Excel and Word.
- Attention to detail and creative performer
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) interpersonal skills
- Willing to speak publicly and work one-on-one with clients
- Must be self-directed, yet willing to work as a team to achieve grant goals
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in areas of marketing or business with a concentration in marketing and/or business-related field with preference given to candidates with experience in these areas
- May be required to telework and/or work with clients at remote or business locations
- Some travel required
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
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