Career Navigator - Dual Enrollment

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
Mountain Empire Community College participates in the Navigator program, which is an effective strategy to connect high school students with educational and career opportunities. The purpose of the High School to Career Navigator Program is to empower high school students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and workforce training.

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.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of and experience working with high school-aged students.
• Proven ability to assist students with academic planning and career pathways.
• A thorough understanding of diversity in student populations, who have experienced race, ethnic, economic, and age challenges, and the ability to connect with, include, and consider all student populations in advising.
• Social intelligence competency or the ability to work with others in the college toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team, utilizing the strength of an internal network for student success.
• Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others reach their educational goals.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, human services, social sciences, business, or applicable field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel throughout the service region, including some nights and weekends.
• Experience in customer service initiatives or positions and commitment to the delivery of excellent customer service.

• Experience in academic advising; community college/higher education experience; and master’s degree in a related field.
• VCCS Career Coach Certification.
• Experience performing recruiting activities and events at the community college level and assisting with marketing efforts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a student information system.

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:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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.