Career Coach - Waynesboro High School (Full-Time)

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Career Coach - Waynesboro High School (Full-Time)


Role Title
Education Support Spec III


Role Code
29144-SW


FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
04


Position Number
29100140


Agency
Blue Ridge Community College


Division
Blue Ridge Community College (Div)


Work Location
Augusta - 015


Hiring Range
$47,000 - $57,000


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
2-Professionals


Full Time or Part Time
Full Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No


Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No


Work Schedule


Varies; generally, follows individual high school's schedule; other hours as required. The schedule aligns with the months of the academic calendar.

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

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 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro High School, but this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies in other locations.

This is an 11-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

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


Occasional

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
CLS_4466P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
05/15/2026


Job Close Date
06/01/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Agency Website




Contact Name
Deanna Glass


Email
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Phone Number
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Special Instructions to Applicants


In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Additional Information


Title IX Coordinator: Beth Styers

1 College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486

Office #S106G

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Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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