Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Professional Counselor (FA123)
Role Title
12 month - Prof - Assoc Prof
Role Code
01225-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
Position Number
290FA123
Agency
Brightpoint Community College
Agency/Division
Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location
Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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?
No
Work Schedule
8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday; and as needed
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College is seeking applications for a full-time, twelve-month Professional Counselor to support students with disabilities in accessing college resources and obtaining necessary accommodations for academic coursework. Key responsibilities include:

• Meet with students to conduct intake interviews as part of the interactive process of establishing Instructional Accommodation Plans (IAP).
• Interpreting medical and mental health documentation to support the development of IAPS based on knowledge of federal and state ADA policies as they relate to post-secondary education and the functional impact of a student's disabilities in relation to their courses/academic program.
• Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
• Provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to facilitate services and accommodations.
• Coordinate testing accommodations with the Testing Center and proctor tests as needed.
• Work with professionals both internal and external to the College to arrange assistive technology and interpretive services as needed.
• Serve on the College's Care Team and provide students with resources and referrals to a variety of medical, mental health, and academic support services on campus and in the community.
• Assist students who need crisis management support.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff on supporting students in the classroom.
• Provide training to Brightpoint faculty and staff, community partners and local high school transition teams regarding the ADA and the student accommodations process.
• Serve on college committees and actively participate in work groups and taskforces when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may require some evening hours and extended hours of work (day, evening, and weekend) for special college events. This position will primarily work on the Chester campus but may be required to work on the Midlothian campus to provide coverage as needed.
Hiring Range: $68,293 - $75,000 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
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 Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, counseling education, social work or related field required. Demonstrated knowledge of current ADA policies addressing post-secondary education required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills required. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in higher education, particularly in counseling at a community college level, preferred. Experience in crisis management and response preferred. Strong technology skills preferred. Mental health licensure preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
As needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1650P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/28/2025
Job Close Date
06/27/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website

Contact Name
Shelby Duncan
Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the Commonwealth of Virginia career website located at REQUIRED: A fully completed state application, cover letter, resume/CV, all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three reference. There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to upload in the career website should be sent via email to immediately after successfully applying to the position with the position title listed in the subject of the email only. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email.
Additional Information
Background 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: