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Brightpoint Community College

Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator- Chesterfield

🇺🇸 Richmond, Virginia 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $27 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Brightpoint Community College is hiring a Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator to guide students at two assigned high schools through career exploration and college planning. The Navigator meets with students individually and in small groups, using tools like O*Net and Virginia Wizard to map career interests, then helps them complete college applications, FAFSA forms, and resumes. For students who choose Brightpoint, the same Navigator continues as their New Student Navigator, walking them through admissions, financial aid, and first-semester course registration. The role also includes classroom presentations, school events, and community outreach on behalf of the college.

Highlights
  • Advise high school students individually and in small groups on career interests using O*Net and Virginia Wizard.
  • Assist students with college applications, FAFSA completion, resume writing, and other admissions steps.
  • Deliver career-related presentations in classrooms and at school events.
  • Guide students who enroll at Brightpoint through admissions, financial aid, and first-semester course registration as their New Student Navigator.
  • Organize school activities, college programs, and workshops throughout the year.
  • Represent Brightpoint Community College at community events and school functions.
  • Split time across two assigned high schools for 24-29 hours per week during the school year, dropping to 20-29 hours in summer.
  • Attend required evening events including Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations.
  • Earn $26.99 per hour in this part-time, hourly role.

Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator- Chesterfield Full Description

About Brightpoint Community College
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area, serving students and the community at its two campuses in Chester and Midlothian, online, and in locations throughout its service area.

Job Description
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator (High School Navigator) position serving one or two Chesterfield County high schools. The High School Navigator works with students (regardless of their intention to attend Brightpoint) individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and Virginia Wizard; they assist students with college applications, completion of FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps. They also present career related presentations in classrooms and at school events.
For students choosing to attend Brightpoint, the High School Navigator acts as their Brightpoint New Student Navigator and helps the student with all application, admissions, and financial aid steps, including advising students about college major and helping with first semester course registration. Additional responsibilities may include organizing related school activities, organizing and attending college programs and workshops, and representing Brightpoint Community College at local community events and school related functions.

Work Schedule & Location
  • During the School Year: Navigators work 24–29 hours per week, split across two assigned high schools on a consistent weekly schedule (minimum 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school; 4 days per week in-person at a school site; all school-based hours between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM; some evening and weekend hours required).
  • During the Summer: Navigators work 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of those hours spent on the Brightpoint campus.
  • Required Events: Navigators must attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations, held in the evenings throughout the school year and summer.

Compensation
Hiring Range: $26.99 Hourly.