High School Career Coach

Salary: $41,753.00 - $52,191.00 Annually
Location : RCC Main Campus - 629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00460
Department: Instructional Services
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 12:00 AM Eastern


General Job Description


The High School Career Coach will be primarily based in area high schools and report to the Associate Dean of Educational Partnerships and Pathways. The High School Career Coach will empower students to make informed decisions regarding career and educational planning by providing guidance, resources, and support that lead to increased enrollment, credential attainment, and seamless transition to postsecondary education or training. This role also plays a critical part in advancing the College's strategic goals related to access, student success, and K-12 partnerships.

Duties
Advising and Student Support

• Provide individualized academic and career planning services for high school students aligned with CCP pathways and postsecondary credentials.
• Assist students in exploring and understanding career options, including nontraditional fields, in alignment with their academic performance and goals.
• Track student academic performance in dual enrollment courses and provide early intervention when students are identified as at risk.
• Develop Academic Success Plans for students placed on academic probation or suspension and monitor progress.
• Support students and families in navigating the transition from high school to college, including application, orientation, and enrollment processes.

Collaboration and Outreach

• Work collaboratively with high school counselors, Career Development Coordinators, and RCC departments to support student advising and career readiness initiatives.
• Attend school and district-level staff meetings, student events, and parent sessions to promote college and career pathways.
• Lead classroom presentations and host informational sessions to promote RCC programs, including articulated credit and dual enrollment, and support career-related tasks such as resume writing, Career Development Plans (CDPs), and interview preparation.
• Participate in high school tours and industry-focused exploration days.

Data, Communication, and Compliance

• Maintain accurate student records for advising and reporting; if grant-funded, regularly update NC ServiceNow or other required databases.
• Assist with state reporting and institutional data collection efforts related to student success and program effectiveness.
• Communicate key deadlines, textbook needs, and academic alerts with relevant RCC and high school staff.

Professional Development and Institutional Engagement

• Participate in RCC team meetings, professional development, and college-wide initiatives related to student success and equity.
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean of Educational Partnerships and Pathways to ensure alignment with RCC goals and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Two years' experience working in a middle or high school or a postsecondary institution
• Demonstrated experience advising middle, high school or postsecondary students in academic or career planning contexts
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an educational setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality

Preferred:

• Master's degree in counseling, education, human services, or a related field
• Two years' demonstrated experience advising high school students in academic or career planning contexts
• Familiarity with North Carolina Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Perkins V special populations, or related educational initiatives
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn about, Infinite Campus or other SIS platforms used by partnering high schools

College Requirements of all Employees

• A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, diversity, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.

• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The following benefits are available to full-time employees. A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works 30 or more hours per week for a minimum of nine months of the fiscal year.

Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Personal Observance Day
Bereavement Leave
Holiday Pay
Longevity Pay
NC State Health Plan
Assurant Dental Insurance
Superior Vision Insurance
Horace Mann Automobile
Companion Life Insurance - free $10,000 term life policy for FT employees
Colonial Products - cancer, accident, short/ong term disability, life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Employee Assitance Plan (EAP)
Retirement

Additional benefit information is included in the Employment Matters section of the Randolph Community College Policy Manual. Please click the link below to access the handbook.
Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | View phone number on click.appcast.io.