Virginia's Community College System
Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator (Education Support Spec II)
🇺🇸
Chesterfield, VA
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Part-Time
💰
$27
per Hour
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Other
🗓️
April 17th, 2026
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 assist in career exploration, college applications, FAFSA completion, resume writing, and presenting career-related programs. The navigator also supports student transitions to Brightpoint College by advising on admissions, financial aid, and course registration.
Highlights
- Work with high school students individually and in small groups to explore careers using tools like O*Net and EMSI Career Coach.
- Assist students with college applications, FAFSA completion, resume writing, and career planning steps.
- Present career-related information in classrooms and school events.
- Serve as Brightpoint New Student Navigator for transitioning students, advising on admissions, financial aid, and course registration.
- Organize and participate in school activities, college workshops, and community events.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with technology to support departmental goals and knowledge of database management and career coaching or college admissions best practices preferred.
- Prior experience in secondary school counseling, career planning, or higher education recruiting is desirable.
- Work schedule includes 24-29 hours weekly during the school year across two schools, and 20-29 hours in summer, with some evenings and weekends required.
- Compensation is $26.99 hourly; multiple part-time positions available.
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.
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 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 | 290W0350
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $26.99 Hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals
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 one of the 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 serving high schools that may include Colonial Heights HS, Hopewell HS, Petersburg HS, Prince George County HS, Surry County HS, Sussex Central HS, or Charles City County HS. 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. They also 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
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. Specifically: 1) Minimum of 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school, 2) Total of 4 days per week spent in-person at a school site, 3) All school-based hours occur between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4) Some evening and weekend hours are required. During the Summer: Navigators work 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of those hours spent on the Brightpoint campus. Required Events (School Year & Summer): Navigators must attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations, which are held in the evenings throughout the school year and 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 | 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.
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 | 290W0350
Agency | Brightpoint Community College
Division | Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location | Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range | $26.99 Hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals
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 one of the 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 serving high schools that may include Colonial Heights HS, Hopewell HS, Petersburg HS, Prince George County HS, Surry County HS, Sussex Central HS, or Charles City County HS. 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. They also 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
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. Specifically: 1) Minimum of 5 hours per day, 2 days per week at each high school, 2) Total of 4 days per week spent in-person at a school site, 3) All school-based hours occur between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4) Some evening and weekend hours are required. During the Summer: Navigators work 20–29 hours per week, with a portion of those hours spent on the Brightpoint campus. Required Events (School Year & Summer): Navigators must attend Brightpoint Open Houses and New Student Orientations, which are held in the evenings throughout the school year and 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 | 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.
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_3137P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 04/15/2026
Job Close Date | 06/15/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | https://www.brightpoint.edu/
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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/95279
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 04/15/2026
Job Close Date | 06/15/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | https://www.brightpoint.edu/
Contact Name | Cassandra Davidson
Email | cdavidson@brightpoint.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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/95279
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
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- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
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- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
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