Central Virginia Community College
Career Services Navigator
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Lynchburg, VA
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Part-Time
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TBD
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Academic Advising
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January 15th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Central Virginia Community College is hiring a Career Services Navigator. This role involves advising and coaching students to prepare them for careers by helping them develop professional skills, choose suitable career pathways, and connect with workforce resources. The position supports Career Service Center operations and collaborates with local businesses to facilitate job placements and organize recruitment events.
Highlights
- Prepare students for careers through advising, coaching, and connecting them with workforce opportunities.
- Provide career readiness training in professional skills including resume writing, interview techniques, and soft skills.
- Operate the Career Service Center and assist with job placement activities.
- Work with local businesses and industry to post job opportunities and organize career fairs.
- Requires knowledge of local workforce needs and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, human services, education, student personnel, or related field.
- Experience advising diverse populations and knowledge of higher education or community college systems.
- Familiarity with VCCS student information system and EAB Navigate system is a plus.
- Part-time position requiring 20 hours per week, with minimal travel.
- Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities, are essential.
Career Services Navigator Full Description
Career Services Navigator
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
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Career Services Navigator
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 292W0093
Agency | Central Virginia Community College
Division | Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range | Commensurate with experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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? | No
Work Schedule | Part time/Wage position, 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
This position serves as a resource to prepare students for a career through advising, coaching, preparing, and connecting them with the local workforce. The Career Services Navigator will work as part of the CareerLink team to assist students with career readiness training in professional skills. This position helps students in choosing the appropriate career pathway and ensures that students are connected to both the internal and external resources needed to attain their goals. The Career Services Navigator will assist with the operations of the Career Service Center to assist students with resumes, soft-skills, interview techniques and job placement. This position works with area business and industry to post job opportunities and organizes career fairs and related recruitment events to maintain a connection between students, the college, and the local workforce.
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 | The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and provide excellent customer service. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as make small and large group presentations. This position must establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse population and possess a high level of organization to balance multiple priorities. Must have knowledge and understanding of local workforce needs. Knowledge of current office practices and Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, human services, education, student personnel, or related area from a regionally accredited institution. Experience providing career advisement to a diverse population. Higher Education or Community College experience. , knowledge of VCCS student information system, knowledge of EAB Navigate system.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Minimal travel is required.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 292W0093
Agency | Central Virginia Community College
Division | Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range | Commensurate with experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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? | No
Work Schedule | Part time/Wage position, 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
This position serves as a resource to prepare students for a career through advising, coaching, preparing, and connecting them with the local workforce. The Career Services Navigator will work as part of the CareerLink team to assist students with career readiness training in professional skills. This position helps students in choosing the appropriate career pathway and ensures that students are connected to both the internal and external resources needed to attain their goals. The Career Services Navigator will assist with the operations of the Career Service Center to assist students with resumes, soft-skills, interview techniques and job placement. This position works with area business and industry to post job opportunities and organizes career fairs and related recruitment events to maintain a connection between students, the college, and the local workforce.
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 | The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and provide excellent customer service. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as make small and large group presentations. This position must establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse population and possess a high level of organization to balance multiple priorities. Must have knowledge and understanding of local workforce needs. Knowledge of current office practices and Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Considerations | Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, human services, education, student personnel, or related area from a regionally accredited institution. Experience providing career advisement to a diverse population. Higher Education or Community College experience. , knowledge of VCCS student information system, knowledge of EAB Navigate system.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Minimal travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2954P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 01/13/2026
Job Close Date | 01/30/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | Click Here for Agency Website
Contact Name |
Email |
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/92356
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 01/13/2026
Job Close Date | 01/30/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | Click Here for Agency Website
Contact Name |
Email |
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/92356
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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