Part-Time Career Coach for Amherst High School

Central Virginia Community College; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College invites applications for a part-time Amherst High School Career Coach serving Amherst County Public Schools. The position supports high school students in exploring career pathways, post-secondary options, and transitions to college, workforce training, or dual enrollment programs.

The Career Coach works with students individually and in small groups to identify career interests, map educational and workforce pathways, and assist with college applications,

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use technology to support advising and career coaching efforts.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group career and college advising to high school students.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, career pathways, and post-secondary options.
• Support completion of college applications, FAFSA forms, résumés, and related documentation.
• Provide guidance and assistance with dual enrollment processes, including Early College and CTE paperwork.
• Present career and college readiness information in classrooms and at school events.
• Serve as a CVCC liaison for Amherst students pursuing college coursework or credentialed pathways.
• Advise students on college programs, workforce credentials, and career-aligned pathways.
• Organize and assist with college visits, career events, workshops, and related activities.
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and CVCC staff.
• Represent Central Virginia Community College at school-related functions and community events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Technology use for advising

Student engagement

Evening/weekend flexibility

Background check compliance

Job description

Central Virginia Community College invites applications for a part-time Amherst High School Career Coach serving Amherst County Public Schools. The position supports high school students in exploring career pathways, post-secondary options, and transitions to college, workforce training, or dual enrollment programs.

The Career Coach works with students individually and in small groups to identify career interests, map educational and workforce pathways, and assist with college applications,