Amherst High School Career Coach
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Education / Teaching
Career & Life Skills Coaching, School Counseling & Student Support, Academic Advising & Student Services
Title: Amherst High School Career Coach
Agency: Central Virginia Community College
Location: Amherst - 009
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $27 to $35
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- 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
- Support completion of college applications, FAFSA forms, résumés, and related documentation
- 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
- 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 of a criminal background check is required
- Knowledge of career coaching, college admissions, financial aid, and dual enrollment best practices
- Experience with secondary school counseling, career planning, workforce development, or higher education advising/recruiting
- Familiarity with dual enrollment, Early College structures, and CTE programming
- Experience with basic database management or student information systems
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