High School Career & College Navigator

Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rappahannock Community College seeks a High School Navigator to promote college and career readiness for students at RCC and Northumberland High Schools. The role supports campus visits, informs students about RCC programs, and guides them through dual enrollment opportunities within a flexible schedule.

The navigator will provide access to academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, and wrap-around services, helping students transition to college or workforce training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for learning and willingness to meet students where they are, regardless of readiness for college-level work.
• Willingness to engage in program improvement and contribute to student success initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, support, and motivate students; excellent oral and written communications.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote college and career readiness by arranging campus visits and informing students about RCC programs and career pathways.
• Serve RCC and Northumberland High Schools to foster dual enrollment opportunities for students.
• Provide access to academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, and wrap-around services during high school and transition to college.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings and travel to campuses and partner sites as needed; valid driver's license required.

Skills

Passion for learning

Program improvement

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communications

Commitment to student success

Independent work

Multi-tasking / prioritization

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Travel awareness (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet usage

Job description

Rappahannock Community College seeks a High School Navigator to promote college and career readiness for students at RCC and Northumberland High Schools. The role supports campus visits, informs students about RCC programs, and guides them through dual enrollment opportunities within a flexible schedule.

The navigator will provide access to academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, and wrap-around services, helping students transition to college or workforce training.