What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time High School Career and College Navigator position at Virginia Highlands Community College?
Position Responsibilities:
- Work directly on site at an area high school to assist students with post-secondary academic/career planning at VHCC;
- Provide direct support for VHCC dual enrollment programming at the high school;
- Assist VHCC dual enrollment students with using MyVHCC, including email, SIS, Navigate, and Canvas;
- Utilize EAB Navigate to record notes on support/advising activities;
- Work with the VHCC Recruiter and the VHCC Dual Enrollment Coordinator to plan and lead recruitment events at the assigned high school;
- Partner with VHCC staff to schedule and lead VHCC campus tours;
- Guide perspective students through the VHCC admissions process, connecting them with admission and financial aid staff as needed;
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.
- Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Ability and willingness to travel to area high schools and to the VHCC campus;
- Excellent interpersonal skills to connect, engage, and maintain effective relationships with students and staff;
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks;
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Willingness to learn and utilize computer systems vital to the role, including the use of Salesforce, Navigate, and SIS (training will be provided);
- Demonstrated understanding of and belief in the mission of Virginia Highlands Community College.
- Experience working with high school students;
- Experience in a community college setting.
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.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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.
