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Adjunct Faculty - FCCLA Co-State Advisor
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Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the ultimate leadership experience and one of the career and technical student organizations (CTSO) recognized by the US Department of Education. It is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps youth become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer sciences (FCS) education. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.
The Virginia FCCLA Association serves as a resource for local chapters in middle and high schools across the Commonwealth by providing leadership, FCCLA information and updates, and programming. The state association has two individuals who serve as C-SAs, and are responsible for managing FCCLA initiatives and events in Virginia, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Reporting to the Family and Consumer Sciences and Related Clusters Specialist at the VDOE and to the Virginia FCCLA Board of Directors, the C-SAs will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for FCCLA programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The C-SAs will maintain deep knowledge of the FCS field, core programs, operations, and the strategic plan. They will pursue leadership opportunities, network with others throughout the nation to share resources, and provide support for FCS teachers who serve as chapter advisers, as well as to the middle and high school students who are members of the organization.
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.
- Knowledge of and experience in teaching the FCS curriculum in Virginia secondary schools
- Ability to establish and perform character development skills in others
- Demonstrates creative and critical thinking
- Exhibits strong interpersonal communication
- Understands career preparation processes for middle and high school-aged students
- Strong organizational skills, including basic office management
Minimum required qualifications:
- Master’s degree in FCS education or a related career and technical education field or a bachelor’s degree in FCS, home economics, or a related career and technical education field with experience equivalent to a master’s degree may be substituted
- At least three years of FCS teaching experience
- At least three years of experience as a professional/advisory level member (chapter adviser) of a career and technical education co-curricular student organization
- Licensed and certified to teach FCS courses at the secondary level
- Proficient in financial management (donor cultivation, budgeting, and reporting) and project management
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit organizations
- Possess comprehensive organizational abilities, exhibit excellent interpersonal communication abilities (written, verbal, visual), and be able to work independently and set priorities
- Exhibit considerable knowledge of conference planning, contract negotiation, marketing, and administering organization activities (meetings, conferences, and other programs)
- Experience monitoring the overall management of an organization, including planning, executing, and evaluating new and existing programs
- Willingness to work in non-standard workplaces as needed
- Willingness to work an adjusted schedule (evening and weekend) to support Virginia FCCLA activities
- Ability to move boxes and audio/visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for event needs
- Experience with state and national FCCLA conferences
- Experience with the Virginia FCCLA Board of Directors
- Experience cultivating board member relationships and business and industry partnerships
- Related FCCLA experiences (FCCLA National Programs, Competitive Events, Adviser Mentor recognition, adviser to state and national officers, etc.)
- Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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.
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