Part-Time High School Career Coach — Empowering Pathways

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College is seeking a High School Career Coach (Restricted) to guide students in defining career goals and exploring postsecondary options, including community college and apprenticeships.

This grant-funded, part-time role (up to 29 hours/week) serves Lakeland, Kings Fork, and Nansemond River High Schools during the school year, with evenings and regional travel required to partner sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, Psychology, Human Services or related field.
• Knowledge of counseling and/or career development theory with adolescents.
• Experience developing and implementing experiential group instruction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with students, administrative staff, faculty and parents.
• Organization and data collection skills to track students receiving services.
• Skilled in using computer software and Internet for communication, data collection and research.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to create, plan, organize and implement initiatives.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to advise students of diverse backgrounds and needs in a high school or higher education setting.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex enrollment rules and assist with admissions, registration or financial aid.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work flexible schedule that might include evenings and daily travel to and from campuses, high schools, and employer partners in our service region.
• Travel regionally and work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help high school students define career aspirations and explore postsecondary options including Camp Community College and apprenticeships.
• Promote the college and assist students with admissions and financial aid applications.
• Provide coaching services at Lakeland High School, Kings Fork High School, and Nansemond River High School during the school year.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Recruitment Specialists and other college staff to ensure smooth enrollment.
• Work evenings for student activities and conferences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Student Personnel Services and related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paul D. Camp Community College is seeking a High School Career Coach (Restricted) to guide students in defining career goals and exploring postsecondary options, including community college and apprenticeships.

This grant-funded, part-time role (up to 29 hours/week) serves Lakeland, Kings Fork, and Nansemond River High Schools during the school year, with evenings and regional travel required to partner sites.