Division Coordinator

Position Summary

The Division of College Access and Community Partnerships is recruiting for one full time Division Coordinator. This position is responsible for advancing Victoria Colleges mission, supporting the division dean by coordinating college access, including dual credit and correctional education pathways, and ensuring smooth student onboarding.
The role builds strong partnerships with schools, correctional facilities, community organizations, and workforce agencies while supporting outreach events, recruitment activities, and VCs Career Fair and internship initiatives. The coordinator also guides career exploration by administering assessments and providing career-readiness support to students and alumni. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, upholding FERPA, contributing to planning and assessment, and collaborating across departments to support division goals.

This position is benefits eligible.For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area

Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. College Access (Dual Credit & Correctional Education)

• Support the dean by serving as the secondary liaison to high schools and correctional facilities. This includes
  • Developing and coordinating VCs budding correctional education initiatives.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with students, families, administrators, and faculty to support college access, advising, and transition services.
  • Coordinating all advising and onboarding steps—applications, placement/testing, registration, and orientation—working closely with Student Services.
  • Planning and coordinating outreach activities such as information sessions, parent nights, and dual credit events.
• Remaining current on best practices and trends in dual credit and correctional education programs and higher education policies.

2. Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, workforce agencies, chambers, and civic groups by
  • Representing the Division at community events, including advisory boards and initiating and sustaining follow-up communications that strengthen partnerships.
  • Routinely meeting with academic and workforce departments to discuss changing industry needs
  • Coordinating year-round recruiting events, including Victoria Colleges annual Career Fair, and seeking out opportunities for businesses to host on-campus recruitment events
  • Promoting and expanding VCs internship program
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a unified, consistent message to all community partners.

3. Career Exploration

• Administer and interpret career assessments and exploration tools for students and alumni
• Regularly engage with students and alumni to prepare them for employment recruiting events
• Support faculty and Student Services with information about local career sectors that can enhance advising conversations and program offerings.

4. Institutional

• Maintains confidentiality and understands and applies FERPA rules and guidelines
• Maintains accurate records, reports, logs, etc.
• Supports the development of unit plans, assessment documentation, and required reporting
• Seeks relevant professional development opportunities
• Works independently and collaboratively with internal and external
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of College Access and Community Partnerships

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree
• 3 years experience working in education, student services, community engagement, or a related field.
• Proven communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work effectively with varied student populations and community partners.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel regionally; valid Texas drivers license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with dual credit or college access programs.
• Experience in developing or supporting new educational initiatives.
• Familiarity with labor-market information, community partnerships, or workforce systems

Work Schedule:

Primarily days; evenings/weekends as needed for outreach and partner events. Position is located primarily at the Victoria Campus but regional travel is required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.