High School Navigator - Essex & King and Queen High Schools

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges in Virginia seeks a High School Navigator for Essex and King & Queen High Schools to promote college and career readiness, arrange campus visits, and inform students about RCC programs and pathways. The role serves as a bridge to RCC services and dual enrollment opportunities, with a focus on high school students most in need.

The Navigator provides advising, financial aid and wrap‑around support while coordinating outreach, program information, and seamless

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for learning and ability to meet students where they are.
• Willingness to engage in program improvement and collaborate with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for student support.
• Commitment to student success and ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in internet usage and basic tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Promote college and career readiness and arrange campus visits for RCC.
• Inform students about RCC programs, career pathways, and opportunities.
• Provide access to academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, and wrap‑around services.
• Travel to campuses and employer partners for outreach and follow‑ups as needed.

Skills

Student support

Program improvement

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

High School Navigator - Essex & King and Queen High Schools

Job Description

Rappahannock Community College ( RCC ), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12‑county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award‑winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,900 credit students in 2025‑2026 and almost 890 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full‑time employees and over 200 part‑time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact [e-mail].

Rappahannock Community College is an open‑entry institution offering career and technical education ( CTE ) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‑discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre‑Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS ). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for our High School Navigator position. This is a full‑time, classified, restricted staff position, with an excellent benefits package. Continuation of the position is contingent upon funding. The salary range will be $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment, the High School Navigator will 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. This position will serve Essex and King & Queen High Schools.

The primary goal of the Navigator is to promote secondary school completion, post‑secondary attainment, and success in post‑secondary education. The Navigator will 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. This position will target high school students who most need career planning services and will help students in recognizing community college opportunities and ensuring a seamless transition to postsecondary certificates and degrees in addition to apprenticeships and workforce training. The incumbent will 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. The successful candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, and travel to and from campuses and employer partners in our service region for outreach services and follow up services. A valid driver’s license is required.

Agency

Rappahannock Community College

Division

Rappahannock Community College (Div)

Work Location

Richmond County - 159

Hiring Range

$50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band

04

Employment Type

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Telework Options

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in internet usage, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge and understanding of academic and workforce programs.
• Knowledge of barriers to educational success.
• Basic understanding of credit and non-credit program coordination processes, policies, rules and regulations.
• Understanding and use of current educational practices in career counseling.
• Experience working with racially, ethnically, economically and age-varied individuals.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel to and from campuses and employer partners in our service region.

Contact Information

Job Open Date 10/20/2026

Job Close Date 11/03/2026

Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu

Email [e-mail]

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.