Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator- Chesterfield

About the role

Brightpoint Community College is seeking a part‑time High School Career and College Navigator to serve one or two Chesterfield County high schools. The Navigator works directly with students—whether or not they plan to attend Brightpoint—to explore career interests, complete college applications, FAFSA forms, resumes, and other steps toward post‑secondary success. The role also includes presenting career‑related information in classrooms and school events, and acting as a Brightpoint New Student Navigator for students who choose to enroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and Virginia Wizard.
• Guide students through college applications, FAFSA completion, resume writing, and other college‑and‑career steps.
• Deliver career‑related presentations in classrooms and at school events.
• Serve as Brightpoint New Student Navigator for enrolled students, advising on majors, assisting with admissions, financial aid, and first‑semester course registration.
• Organize school‑based activities, attend college programs and workshops, and represent Brightpoint at community and school functions.
• Attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations (evenings) during both the school year and summer.
• Perform special assignments as needed, including assisting state or agency emergency declarations.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology to support departmental goals.
• Ability to work at assigned high schools, Brightpoint campuses, and virtually from home.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the college’s service region.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with high‑school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of database management and career‑coaching/college‑admissions best practices.
• Prior experience in secondary‑school counseling, career planning, or higher‑education counseling/recruiting.

Work Schedule

• School Year: 24–29 hours per week across two high schools.
  • Minimum of 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school.
  • Total of 4 days per week spent in‑person at school sites.
  • All school‑based hours between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
  • Some evening and weekend hours required.
• Summer: 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of time on the Brightpoint campus.

Pay

Hourly rate: $26.99 (non‑exempt, FLSA).

Location

Chesterfield, Virginia (Work Location: Chesterfield – 041). The position may require travel between assigned high schools, Brightpoint campuses, and occasional regional travel.