High School Navigator - Mathews & Middlesex High Schools

About the role

The High School Navigator position at Rappahannock Community College (RCC) serves Mathews and Middlesex High Schools. This is a full-time, classified, restricted staff position with an excellent benefits package. The anticipated salary range is $45,000 – $48,195, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote college and career readiness by arranging campus visits to RCC, promoting RCC’s programs and career pathways, and informing students about careers in the region.
• Work to increase the percentage of high school students who participate in dual enrollment programs and then successfully transition to college education or workforce training.
• Target high school students who most need career planning services and help students recognize community college opportunities and ensure a seamless transition to postsecondary certificates and degrees in addition to apprenticeships and workforce training.
• Provide access to academic advising, financial aid, scholarship information and wrap-around services for students while they are in high school, and as they transition to college.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, and travel to and from campuses and employer partners in the service region for outreach services and follow-up services.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, and travel to and from campuses and employer partners in the service region. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for learning, and a willingness to meet students where they are regardless of their level of readiness for college-level work.
• Willingness to engage in program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with peers and colleagues in supporting efforts to improve student success.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to and motivate students.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in internet usage, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of academic and workforce programs, basic understanding of credit and non-credit program coordination processes, policies, rules and regulations, and current educational practices in career counseling.

Benefits

The anticipated salary range will be $45,000 – $48,195, commensurate with experience.

Pay

The anticipated salary range will be $45,000 – $48,195, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, and travel to and from campuses and employer partners in the service region for outreach services and follow-up services.