Career Coach - Harrisonburg High School (Full-Time)

Career Coach - Harrisonburg High School (Full-Time)

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the miracle of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care. BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace. By joining BRCC, you become part of a community focused on equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience needed to transform themselves, our community, and the world. If you are passionate about education and inspired by meaningful work, BRCC offers a place where your talents and values can thrive.

BRCC is seeking a full-time Career Coach at Harrisonburg High School to serve as a Blue Ridge Community College advisor for high school students, in general, and those enrolled in secondary to postsecondary transitional programs. Position will:

• Provide career information on postsecondary education and training
• Help students develop individualized educational career plans, and provide 2/4-year college transfer information and other career options, such as military and other post-high school options, including career and technical schools.
• Work effectively with high school faculty, counselors, and transitional program coordinators.
• Assist students and their parents in preparing financial aid applications and community college admissions materials.
• In addition to working with the high school staff, position must work well with the Career Coaching team, composed of current career Coaches at other High Schools in the BRCC service region.

The position is located at Harrisonburg High School, but this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies in other locations. This is a 10-month position, paid over 12 months, with a schedule that aligns with the academic year. Full-time classified positions come with generous leave and holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (to include dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability), retirement with the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, and access to the college's Recreation Center.

Special Assignments - 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - Experience working in an advisory, counseling, coaching or mentoring capacity. Work experience in an educational institution and/or field related to workforce and career opportunities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Cultural competency. Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, business and industry, the general public and educational institutions. Skilled in use of personal computers to input data, produce reports, manage records, track participants, and provide services via online platforms as needed.

Additional Considerations - Administrative experience with the financial aid process and student information systems, such as PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate. Experience planning and delivering large-scale events. Bilingual in English/Spanish and/or Arabic.