Career Services Navigator

Career Services Navigator
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Career Services Navigator
Role Title Education Support Spec III
Role Code 29144-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 292W0093
Agency Central Virginia Community College
Division Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range $26.00 per hour/20 hours per week
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time Part 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 Part time/Wage position, 20 hours per week
Sensitive Position No
Job Description Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
This position serves as a resource to prepare students for a career through advising, coaching, preparing, and connecting them with the local workforce. The Career Services Navigator will work as part of the CareerLink team to assist students with career readiness training in professional skills. This position helps students in choosing the appropriate career pathway and ensures that students are connected to both the internal and external resources needed to attain their goals. The Career Services Navigator will assist with the operations of the Career Service Center to assist students with resumes, soft-skills, interview techniques and job placement. This position works with area business and industry to post job opportunities and organizes career fairs and related recruitment events to maintain a connection between students, the college, and the local workforce.
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 The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and provide excellent customer service. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as make small and large group presentations. This position must establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse population and possess a high level of organization to balance multiple priorities. Must have knowledge and understanding of local workforce needs. Knowledge of current office practices and Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Considerations Bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, counseling, human services, education, student personnel, or related area from a regionally accredited institution. Experience providing career advisement to a diverse population. Higher Education or Community College experience. , knowledge of VCCS student information system, knowledge of EAB Navigate system.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel Minimal travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_3178P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/08/2026
Job Close Date 05/22/2026 Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website