What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II) position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II) Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 290W0350 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $26.99 Hourly Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part 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? Work Schedule
Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends; up to 29 hours per week including summer months.
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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 high schools that may include Colonial Heights HS, Hopewell HS, Petersburg HS, Prince George County HS, Surry County HS, Sussex Central HS, or Charles City County HS. The High School Navigator works with students individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and EMSI Career Coach; 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 transitioning to 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:
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
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.
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of database management and career coaching/college admissions best practices.
Prior experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education counseling/recruiting.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Occasional travel within the college’s service region and between campuses may be needed.
Posting Number WGE_3137P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multiple Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/15/2026 Job Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Cassandra Davidson Email cdavidson@brightpoint.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95279
Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends; up to 29 hours per week including summer months.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
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 high schools that may include Colonial Heights HS, Hopewell HS, Petersburg HS, Prince George County HS, Surry County HS, Sussex Central HS, or Charles City County HS. The High School Navigator works with students individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and EMSI Career Coach; 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 transitioning to 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:
- During the School Year: Navigators work 24–29 hours per week, split across two assigned high schools on a consistent weekly schedule. Specifically: 1) Minimum of 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school, 2) Total of 4 days per week spent in-person at a school site, 3) All school-based hours occur between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4) Some evening and weekend hours are required.
- During the Summer: Navigators work 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of those hours spent on the Brightpoint campus.
- Required Events (School Year & Summer): Navigators must attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations, which are held in the evenings throughout the school year and summer
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
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.
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of database management and career coaching/college admissions best practices.
Prior experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education counseling/recruiting.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Occasional travel within the college’s service region and between campuses may be needed.
Posting Number WGE_3137P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multiple Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/15/2026 Job Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Cassandra Davidson Email cdavidson@brightpoint.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95279
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