Part-Time High School Career Coach — College & Career Pathways

Virginia Community Colleges; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) invites applications for a part‑time Career Coach position serving Amherst County Public Schools. This role supports high school students in exploring career pathways, postsecondary options, and transitions to college, workforce training, or dual enrollment programs.

The Career Coach works with students individually and in small groups to explore career interests, identify educational and workforce pathways, and complete key college and career readiness

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, pathways, and post-secondary options.
• Provide guidance with dual enrollment processes, including Early College and CTE paperwork.
• Present career and college readiness information in classrooms and at school events.
• Serve as 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 CVCC at school-related functions and community events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with students, parents,/

Evenings & weekend availability

Criminal background check cleared

Tools

Student information systems

Database management

Job description

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) invites applications for a part‑time Career Coach position serving Amherst County Public Schools. This role supports high school students in exploring career pathways, postsecondary options, and transitions to college, workforce training, or dual enrollment programs.

The Career Coach works with students individually and in small groups to explore career interests, identify educational and workforce pathways, and complete key college and career readiness