Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator- Chesterfield

Brightpoint Community College; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator to assist students at two Chesterfield County high schools, helping with college applications, FAFSA, resumes, and career exploration.

The Navigator also acts as Brightpoint's New Student Navigator for those who enroll, guiding admission steps, financial aid, major selection, and course registration, with occasional events and community engagements.

Responsibilities

• Determine career interests for students using tools such as O*Net and Virginia Wizard.
• Assist students with college applications, FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps.
• Present career-related presentations in classrooms and at school events.

Job description

About Brightpoint Community College

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area, serving students and the community at its two campuses in Chester and Midlothian, online, and in locations throughout its service area.

Job Description

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator (High School Navigator) position serving one or two Chesterfield County high schools. The High School Navigator works with students (regardless of their intention to attend Brightpoint) individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and Virginia Wizard; they assist students with college applications, completion of FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps. They also present career related presentations in classrooms and at school events.

For students choosing to attend Brightpoint, the High School Navigator acts as their Brightpoint New Student Navigator and helps the student with all application, admissions, and financial aid steps, including advising students about college major and helping with first semester course registration. Additional responsibilities may include organizing related school activities, organizing and attending college programs and workshops, and representing Brightpoint Community College at local community events and school related functions.

Work Schedule & Location

• During the School Year: Navigators work 24–29 hours per week, split across two assigned high schools on a consistent weekly schedule (minimum 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school; 4 days per week in-person at a school site; all school-based hours between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM; some evening and weekend hours required).
• During the Summer: Navigators work 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of those hours spent on the Brightpoint campus.
• Required Events: Navigators must attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations, held in the evenings throughout the school year and summer.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $26.99 Hourly.