Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator- Chesterfield

Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends; up to 29 hours per week including summer months.

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the 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 invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator (High School Navigator) position serving one or two Chesterfield County high schools. The High School Navigator works with students (regardless of their intention to attend Brightpoint) individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and Virginia Wizard; they assist students with college applications, completion of FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps. They also present career related presentations in classrooms and at school events. For students choosing to attend Brightpoint, the High School Navigator acts as their Brightpoint New Student Navigator and helps the student with all application, admissions, and financial aid steps, including advising students about college major and helping with first semester course registration. Additional responsibilities may include organizing related school activities, organizing and attending college programs and workshops, and representing Brightpoint Community College at local community events and school related functions.

Work Schedule & Location:

Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills required. Ability to use technology to support department goals and objectives. Must be able to work at your assigned high schools within Brightpoint’s service region, at both of Brightpoint’s campuses, and virtually from home. Occasional travel within the college’s service region may be needed. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must be able to work with high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.

Knowledge of database management and career coaching/college admissions best practices.
Prior experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education counseling/recruiting.

Occasional travel within the college’s service region and between campuses may be needed.

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