Career and Success Navigator

Position Number: 278R0029 | Pay Band: 04 | FLSA Exempt | Full-time, restricted classified position (continuation contingent on funding) | Work Location: Richmond County (RCC campuses and satellite sites) | Travel required between campuses and sites | State vehicle operation required | Posting: CLS_4853P | Open: 11/05/2026 – Close: 11/19/2026

About the role

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, serves a 12-county region on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The college enrolls approximately 3,900 credit students and 890 workforce/community development students annually, supported by 140 full-time and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

The Career and Success Navigator develops and delivers a comprehensive career advising program aligned with RCC’s strategic enrollment management goals — spanning student connection, entry, progress, completion, and career transition. This full-time, restricted classified position offers an excellent benefits package; continuation is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive career advising program supporting strategic enrollment management goals
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to connect students to services: admissions, advising, financial aid, disability services, tutoring, food pantry assistance
• Provide coaching to develop student time management, study, and note-taking skills
• Advise on academic, financial, personal, and career planning needs and goals
• Develop student plans for supportive academic assistance and referrals to other services
• Support faculty integration of career readiness skills into courses
• Facilitate training on career competencies and best practices for faculty advisors and other navigators
• Identify and engage employer partners aligned with programs to promote career readiness
• Use technology platforms to track and report on individual and program-wide student success metrics
• Support students in meeting key enrollment and success milestones

Requirements

• Experience working in an educational, workforce development, career services, student services, or related setting
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with four-year universities, VCCS partners, and professional organizations
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills
• Knowledge of project or event planning, including organizing activities such as college fairs
• Ability to work successfully with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations
• Ability to conduct research, and analyze and interpret data for reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Proficiency with PC-based software including Word and Excel
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of career, admissions, and transfer advising processes and ability to promote college success
• Experience working with faculty to promote college resources
• Knowledge of career or transfer advising theories and techniques
• Experience in career, advising, transfer, and/or strategic planning
• Experience with online advising management systems
• Knowledge of college resources including financial aid, student services, and academic programs
• Experience with college searches, transfer admissions applications, scholarship applications, personal statements, and interviewing techniques
• Experience using technology-based student success platforms

Pay

Hiring range: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time; work schedule to be determined. Telework options subject to change based on business needs. Travel between campuses and sites as required.

Additional details

• Operation of state vehicle required
• Does not supervise employees
• May be assigned other duties as needed
• May be required to assist the agency or state government during a Governor-declared emergency
• Background check required for selected candidate (fingerprint checks, employment/education verification, credit check if relevant, Statement of Economic Interest)
• Alternative Hiring Process (AHP) available for individuals with disabilities and service-connected veterans — requires AHP Letter from DARS