Amherst High School Career Coach

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• Working Title:
  
  Amherst High School Career Coach
• Role
  
  Title:
  
  Education Support Spec III
• Role Code: 29144-SW
• FLSA:
  Nonexempt
• Position Number: 292R0065
• Agency:
  Central Virginia Community College
• Division:
  Central Virginia Community College (Div)
• Work Location:
  
  Amherst - 009
• Hiring Range: $27 to $35
• Emergency/Essential Personnel:
  No
• EEO Category: N-No EEO-4 Reporting
• Full Time or Part Time:
  Part Time
• Work Schedule:
  • During the School Year: 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
  • During the Summer: 20–29 hours per week; A portion of hours may be completed on the CVCC campus
• Required Events (School Year & Summer):
  Attendance at CVCC Open Houses and New Student Orientations, typically held during evenings
• Sensitive Position:
  No

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
• 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

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