Rappahannock Community College
College Navigator
🇺🇸 Warsaw, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $48K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 20th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Rappahannock Community College is hiring a College Navigator. The role involves assisting students in developing individualized academic plans, applying for financial aid, and connecting them with support resources to promote enrollment and completion. The College Navigator serves as the primary contact for new students and coordinates services across departments to ensure a seamless educational experience.
Highlights
- Assist assigned students with academic planning, financial aid applications, and scholarship opportunities.
- Identify academic and training needs and link students to tutoring or learning support resources.
- Provide follow-up support for students showing risk factors such as poor attendance or low grades.
- Serve as primary point of contact for new students to reduce service fragmentation.
- Coordinate with college experts and departments to facilitate seamless student enrollment, progression, and completion.
- Extensive training provided in the Culture of Care and ongoing professional development expected.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, and data systems preferred.
- Must be willing to complete Virginia Career Coach Certification after employment.
- Some evening, weekend work, and travel between campuses (Glenns and Warsaw) required.
- Full-time exempt position with a salary up to $48,195, commensurate with experience.
College Navigator Full Description
College Navigator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before September 2, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | College Navigator
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 278R0073
Agency | Rappahannock Community College
Division | Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location | Richmond County - 159
Hiring Range | The anticipated hiring range is not to exceed $48,195, commensurate with experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | TBD
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC is seeking applicants for our College Navigator position. This is a full-time, classified, restricted staff position, with an excellent benefits package. Continuation of the position is contingent upon funding. The anticipated salary range will be up to $48,195, commensurate with experience. This position is located on the Warsaw campus. As a two-campus institution, the College Navigator may have a presence at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw) regularly.
Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Success, the College Navigator will assist assigned students in developing individualized academic plans, applying for financial aid, grant aid and scholarships, identifying academic and training needs, and linking to tutoring or other learning support resources. The College Navigator will provide follow up when risk factors such as poor attendance or low grades are evident. College Navigators serve as the primary point of contact for a new student – decreasing fragmentation of services and providing quality care across enrollment requirements.
College Navigators are not expected to be all-inclusive content matter experts; however, they will have expertise in connecting with experts and other departments at the college to allow for seamless enrollment, progression, and completion. College Navigators will receive extensive training in the Culture of Care prior to meeting with students, a toolkit for on-the-job reference, and required ongoing professional development throughout the year.
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 | Excellent communication skills. Basic knowledge and/or experience in the following areas: Effective problem-solving skills Working with individuals from underserved populations Data systems, operations and linkages Microsoft Office and social media Ability to occasionally travel between campuses. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends. College Navigators must be willing to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program after employment. Skills in supporting all student populations and navigating the comprehensive higher education experience.
Additional Considerations | Basic understanding of credit and non-credit program processes, policies, rules, and regulations. Work experience in higher education, academic/career coaching, or academic advising. Knowledge of best practices in academic advising, student development and student learning outcomes. Knowledge and commitment to the “one-door” philosophy of supporting both credit and workforce students to ensure a consistent student experience across the college. Experience in advising students in the community college setting. Knowledge of usage of data and analytics to identify patterns and trends in student performance.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | As a two-campus institution, the College Navigator may have a presence at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw) regularly.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 278R0073
Agency | Rappahannock Community College
Division | Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location | Richmond County - 159
Hiring Range | The anticipated hiring range is not to exceed $48,195, commensurate with experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | TBD
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC is seeking applicants for our College Navigator position. This is a full-time, classified, restricted staff position, with an excellent benefits package. Continuation of the position is contingent upon funding. The anticipated salary range will be up to $48,195, commensurate with experience. This position is located on the Warsaw campus. As a two-campus institution, the College Navigator may have a presence at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw) regularly.
Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Success, the College Navigator will assist assigned students in developing individualized academic plans, applying for financial aid, grant aid and scholarships, identifying academic and training needs, and linking to tutoring or other learning support resources. The College Navigator will provide follow up when risk factors such as poor attendance or low grades are evident. College Navigators serve as the primary point of contact for a new student – decreasing fragmentation of services and providing quality care across enrollment requirements.
College Navigators are not expected to be all-inclusive content matter experts; however, they will have expertise in connecting with experts and other departments at the college to allow for seamless enrollment, progression, and completion. College Navigators will receive extensive training in the Culture of Care prior to meeting with students, a toolkit for on-the-job reference, and required ongoing professional development throughout the year.
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 | Excellent communication skills. Basic knowledge and/or experience in the following areas: Effective problem-solving skills Working with individuals from underserved populations Data systems, operations and linkages Microsoft Office and social media Ability to occasionally travel between campuses. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends. College Navigators must be willing to complete the Virginia Career Coach Certification Program after employment. Skills in supporting all student populations and navigating the comprehensive higher education experience.
Additional Considerations | Basic understanding of credit and non-credit program processes, policies, rules, and regulations. Work experience in higher education, academic/career coaching, or academic advising. Knowledge of best practices in academic advising, student development and student learning outcomes. Knowledge and commitment to the “one-door” philosophy of supporting both credit and workforce students to ensure a consistent student experience across the college. Experience in advising students in the community college setting. Knowledge of usage of data and analytics to identify patterns and trends in student performance.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | As a two-campus institution, the College Navigator may have a presence at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw) regularly.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3956P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 09/02/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.rappahannock.edu
Contact Name |
Email | jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before September 2, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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/87969
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 09/02/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.rappahannock.edu
Contact Name |
Email | jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before September 2, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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/87969
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Briefly describe your experience advising students and / or student recruitment and retention.
(Open Ended Question) - * This position requires demonstrated ability to work under pressure and multi-task; strong customer service skills; as well as effective communication skills with students, faculty, staff, and parents. Please describe your experience in these areas.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please briefly describe your interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to and motivate students.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
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