Top 6 Academic advisor Jobs in Lexington, Va

Career Coach
Mountain Gateway Community College —Buena Vista, VA
- $21.25 - $25.00 an hour
- Part-time
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Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development - Business Advising and Recruitment
Washington and Lee University —Lexington, VA
- $62,000 - $71,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
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Virginia Military Institute —Lexington, VA
- $15 an hour
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- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
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Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development - Business Advising and Recruitment
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Career Coach

Mountain Gateway Community College
Buena Vista, VA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$21.25 - $25.00 an hour

Qualifications

Writing skills
Data analysis skills
English
Employment counseling
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Working with students
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Specialization in career development instruction
Productivity software
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Technical Proficiency
Career assessment facilitation
Team building
Student counseling support

Full Job Description

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98572

Buena Vista, Virginia, United States

ADMIN-STUDENT SERV (Mountain Gateway)

Mountain Gateway Community College

Title: Career Coach

Agency: Mountain Gateway Community College

Location: Buena Vista - 530

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $21.25 to $25.00 an hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their potential and prepare for successful futures? Do you enjoy mentoring, coaching, and inspiring the next generation? If so, we'd love to have you join our team.

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Part-Time Career Coach to work with high school students as they explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and create plans for life after graduation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering students to confidently pursue college, careers, military service, apprenticeships, or other postsecondary opportunities.

What You'll Do

Build meaningful relationships with students through one-on-one career coaching.
Help students identify their strengths, interests, values, and career goals using career and interest assessments.
Guide students in developing individualized career and education plans.
Facilitate engaging workshops and small-group sessions on career exploration, workplace readiness, financial literacy, interviewing, resume writing, and professional skills.
Connect students with internships, job shadowing opportunities, employers, colleges, training programs, and community resources.
Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, families, and business partners to support student success.
Track student progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to program outcomes.
Foster a culture of confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

What We're Looking For

Passion for helping students discover their strengths and prepare for successful futures.
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services, business, workforce development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, relevant skills, and professional experience.
Experience in career coaching, workforce development, education, counseling, advising, mentoring, or youth development preferred.
Experience administering and interpreting career or interest assessments.
Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, or small-group instruction.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new software.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and community partners.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a part-time job—it's an opportunity to influence the future of our community. Every conversation, workshop, and coaching session has the potential to change a student's trajectory. You'll help young people gain confidence, explore possibilities, and take meaningful steps toward achieving their goals.

If you believe every student deserves someone who believes in their future, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to prepare students for success beyond high school.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through relevant work experience and training.

Experience administering and interpreting assessments

Knowledge of Career Pathways programs
Knowledge of Dual Enrollment Program and procedures
Knowledge of best practices related to career development services
Knowledge of MGCC programs
Experience using career coaching strategies
Experience working with underserved/underrepresented populations
Experience in academic and career advising
Ability to gather and analyze data
Command of the English language both oral and written
Excellent computer skills
Ability to be a team player including maintaining confidentiality
Excellent communication and team-building skills

Additional Considerations:

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree

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