Brightpoint Community College
Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II)
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Hybrid - Chesterfield, VA
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Part-Time
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$27
per Hour
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Other
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December 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Brightpoint Community College is hiring a Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II). The role involves working directly with high school students to identify career interests, assist with college applications and financial aid, provide guidance on college majors, and facilitate first semester course registration while also representing the college at community and school events.
Highlights
- Work individually and in small groups with high school students to explore career interests using tools like O*Net and EMSI Career Coach.
- Assist students with college applications, FAFSA forms, resume writing, and career readiness steps.
- Advise students transitioning to Brightpoint on admissions, financial aid, and course registration.
- Present career-related presentations in classrooms and at events.
- Organize and attend school activities, college programs, workshops, and community events representing Brightpoint Community College.
- Use technology to support department goals and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Work schedule includes 24-29 hours per week during school year at multiple high school and technical center locations, with some evening and weekend hours; 20-29 hours per week in summer.
- Required qualifications include strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills; ability to pass a criminal background check; and ability to travel occasionally within the college's service region.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with database management, career coaching, college admissions, and secondary or higher education counseling or recruiting.
- Compensation is $26.99 hourly.
Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II) Full Description
Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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
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 | Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II)
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 290W0651
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $26.99 Hourly
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- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends; up to 29 hours per week including summer months.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator (High School Navigator) position at James River High School, the Chesterfield Technical Center at Hull, and the Chesterfield Technical Center at Courthouse. The High School Navigator works with students individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and EMSI Career Coach; they assist students with college applications, completion of FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps; and they present career related presentations in classrooms and at school events. For students transitioning to 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.
During the school year, Navigators work 24-29 hour per week during school hours on a consistent schedule: two days per week at James River and one day per week in each of the Tech Centers Some evening and weekend hours required. During the summer, Navigators work 20-29 hours per week. High School Navigators are required to attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations in the evenings during the school year and during the summer
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 | Required:Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills required. Ability to use technology to support department goals and objectives. Must be able to work at your assigned high schools within Brightpoint’s service region, at both of Brightpoint’s campuses, and virtually from home. Occasional travel within the college’s service region may be needed. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must be able to work with high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.
Additional Considerations | Knowledge of database management and career coaching/college admissions best practices. Prior experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education counseling/recruiting is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Occasional travel within the college’s service region and between campuses may be needed.
Role Title | Education Support Spec II
Role Code | 29143-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 290W0651
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $26.99 Hourly
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- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends; up to 29 hours per week including summer months.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a part-time High School Career and College Navigator (High School Navigator) position at James River High School, the Chesterfield Technical Center at Hull, and the Chesterfield Technical Center at Courthouse. The High School Navigator works with students individually and in small groups to determine career interests using tools such as O*Net and EMSI Career Coach; they assist students with college applications, completion of FAFSA forms, writing resumes, and other college and career steps; and they present career related presentations in classrooms and at school events. For students transitioning to 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.
During the school year, Navigators work 24-29 hour per week during school hours on a consistent schedule: two days per week at James River and one day per week in each of the Tech Centers Some evening and weekend hours required. During the summer, Navigators work 20-29 hours per week. High School Navigators are required to attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations in the evenings during the school year and during the summer
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 | Required:Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills required. Ability to use technology to support department goals and objectives. Must be able to work at your assigned high schools within Brightpoint’s service region, at both of Brightpoint’s campuses, and virtually from home. Occasional travel within the college’s service region may be needed. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must be able to work with high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.
Additional Considerations | Knowledge of database management and career coaching/college admissions best practices. Prior experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education counseling/recruiting is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Occasional travel within the college’s service region and between campuses may be needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2929P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/19/2025
Job Close Date | 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | https://www.brightpoint.edu/
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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/91594
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/19/2025
Job Close Date | 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | https://www.brightpoint.edu/
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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/91594
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
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Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
- Certificate
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
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