Blue Ridge Community College
Career Coach (Part-Time)
🇺🇸 Augusta, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $26 - $33 per Hour
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Blue Ridge Community College is hiring a part-time Career Coach. The role involves advising high school students, including those in secondary-to-postsecondary transitional programs, on postsecondary education, training, career planning, financial aid applications, and college admissions. The Career Coach collaborates with high school faculty, counselors, and program coordinators to support student career and educational development.
Highlights
- Advise high school students on career, education plans, and postsecondary options including military and technical schools.
- Assist students and parents with financial aid applications and community college admissions materials.
- Collaborate with high school faculty, counselors, and transitional program coordinators.
- Work limited to 1000 hours during academic calendar with no benefits; part-time position located at East Rockingham High School.
- Compensation range is $26.00 - $33.00 per hour.
- Requires experience in advisory, counseling, coaching or mentoring roles, preferably in education or workforce contexts.
- Skills include strong written and verbal communication, cultural competency, and proficiency with personal computers and online platforms.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with financial aid processes, PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate systems, event planning, and bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish and/or Arabic.
- Position requires occasional travel and the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups including students, parents, faculty, staff, and industry.
- Educational assistance and job-related training or certification opportunities may be available.
Career Coach (Part-Time) Full Description
Career Coach (Part-Time)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Working Title | Career Coach (Part-Time)
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 291W0055
Agency | Blue Ridge Community College
Division | Blue Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location | Augusta - 015
Hiring Range | $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Yes
Work Schedule | Varies; generally follows individual high school’s schedule; other hours as required The schedule aligns with the months of the academic calendar and is limited to 1000 hours during that time period.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.
BRCC is seeking a part time Career Coach to serve as a Blue Ridge Community College advisor for high school students in general and those enrolled in secondary to postsecondary transitional programs. Position will relate career information on postsecondary education and training, help students develop individualized educational career plans, and provide 2/4-year college transfer information and other career options such as military and other post high school options, including career and technical schools. Must work effectively with high school faculty, counselors, and transitional program coordinators. Will assist students and their parents in preparing financial aid applications and community college admissions materials.
The position is located at East Rockingham High School. It is part-time, limited to 1000 hours within the academic calendar time period, with no benefits. There is potential eligibility for educational assistance for BRCC classes and job-related training and/or certifications
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Experience working in an advisory, counseling, coaching or mentoring capacity Work experience in an educational institution and/or related to workforce and career opportunities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Cultural competency Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, business and industry, the general public and education institutions Skilled in use of personal computers to input data, produce reports, manage records, track participants, and provide services via online platforms as needed
Additional Considerations | Administrative experience with the financial aid process and student information systems, such as PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate Experience planning and delivering large-scale events Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or Arabic
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Occasional
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 291W0055
Agency | Blue Ridge Community College
Division | Blue Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location | Augusta - 015
Hiring Range | $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Yes
Work Schedule | Varies; generally follows individual high school’s schedule; other hours as required The schedule aligns with the months of the academic calendar and is limited to 1000 hours during that time period.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.
BRCC is seeking a part time Career Coach to serve as a Blue Ridge Community College advisor for high school students in general and those enrolled in secondary to postsecondary transitional programs. Position will relate career information on postsecondary education and training, help students develop individualized educational career plans, and provide 2/4-year college transfer information and other career options such as military and other post high school options, including career and technical schools. Must work effectively with high school faculty, counselors, and transitional program coordinators. Will assist students and their parents in preparing financial aid applications and community college admissions materials.
The position is located at East Rockingham High School. It is part-time, limited to 1000 hours within the academic calendar time period, with no benefits. There is potential eligibility for educational assistance for BRCC classes and job-related training and/or certifications
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Experience working in an advisory, counseling, coaching or mentoring capacity Work experience in an educational institution and/or related to workforce and career opportunities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Cultural competency Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, business and industry, the general public and education institutions Skilled in use of personal computers to input data, produce reports, manage records, track participants, and provide services via online platforms as needed
Additional Considerations | Administrative experience with the financial aid process and student information systems, such as PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate Experience planning and delivering large-scale events Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or Arabic
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Occasional
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2640P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/21/2025
Job Close Date | 07/28/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.brcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email | glassd@brcc.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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 | VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86944
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/21/2025
Job Close Date | 07/28/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.brcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email | glassd@brcc.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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 | VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86944
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
Similar Jobs
Student Achievement Coach
Arizona College of Nursing
🇺🇸 Tempe, AZ
Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways
William & Mary
🇺🇸 Williamsburg, VA
Student Support Specialist III (Educational Success Coach)
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
Academic Advisor II- Upward Bound
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
🇺🇸 Russell Springs, KY
Academic Advisor 129810
University of West Florida
🇺🇸 Pensacola, FL
