High School Career Coach – College Pathways

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA is seeking a John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III) to serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for dual enrollment and post‑graduation planning. You will coordinate with DE specialists, conduct career assessments, write academic career plans, and support counselors and staff in career counseling.

The role is on-site, 40 hours per week for 10 months, with a benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing oral and written communication in presentations and reports.
• Computer technology experience with Word, Excel and common platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for students.
• Facilitate dual enrollment registrations with Laurel Ridge DE Specialists.
• Assist with career assessments and writing academic career plans.
• Support counselors and staff in career counseling and post‑graduation planning.
• Collaborate with WBL coaches to refer students to work-based learning.
• Stay informed about college programs and complete required reports.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer software experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA is seeking a John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III) to serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for dual enrollment and post‑graduation planning. You will coordinate with DE specialists, conduct career assessments, write academic career plans, and support counselors and staff in career counseling.

The role is on-site, 40 hours per week for 10 months, with a benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.