Amherst High School Career Coach

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29144-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Position Number

Position Number 292R0065

Agency

Agency Central Virginia Community College

Division

Division Central Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $27 to $35

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting

Full Time or Part Time

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

• 24–29 hours per week
• Assigned exclusively to Amherst County Public Schools
• Minimum of 5 hours per day, up to 4 days per week
• All school-based hours occur between 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Some evening and weekend hours are required

• 20–29 hours per week
• A portion of hours may be completed on the CVCC campus

• Attendance at CVCC Open Houses and New Student Orientations, typically held during evenings

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) invites applications for a part‑time Career Coach position serving Amherst County Public Schools. This position is assigned exclusively to Amherst and supports high school students in exploring career pathways, post‑secondary options, and successful transitions to college, workforce training, or dual enrollment programs.

The Career Coach works with students individually and in small groups to explore career interests, identify educational and workforce pathways, and complete key college and career readiness steps. Using tools such as O
* NET and EMSI Career Coach, the Career Coach assists students with college applications, FAFSA completion, résumé development, dual enrollment processes, and other career planning activities. The Coach also provides career‑related classroom presentations and supports school wide college and career readiness initiatives.

For students transitioning to Central Virginia Community College, the Career Coach serves as a CVCC point of contact, assisting with admissions and financial aid steps and advising students on appropriate academic programs and career pathways.

• Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group career and college advising to high school students
• Assist students in identifying career interests, career pathways, and post‑secondary options
• Provide guidance and assistance with dual enrollment processes, including Early College and CTE paperwork
• Present career and college readiness information in classrooms and at school events
• Serve as a CVCC liaison for Amherst students pursuing college coursework or credentialed pathways
• Advise students on college programs, workforce credentials, and career‑aligned pathways
• Organize and assist with college visits, career events, workshops, and related activities
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and CVCC staff
• Represent Central Virginia Community College at school‑related functions and community events

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.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to use technology to support advising and career coaching efforts
• Ability to work effectively with high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Successful completion…