NC Career Coach

NC Career Coach

Salary

$3,554.83 - $5,332.25 Monthly

Location

COA - Elizabeth City, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Division

Division of Student Success and Enrollment Management

Department

Admissions and Recruitment

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About COA:

College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the states first community college, founded in 1961. We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area. Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.

Description

Career Coach- FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Funding Notice:

This position is funded through a state-supported grant initiative. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, annual State General Fund appropriations, and continued program need. Although the College intends to sustain successful outcomes beyond the grant period when feasible, continued funding is not guaranteed.

Salary is based on education and experience.

Anticipated start date: November 1, 2026.

The College reserves the right to fill this position prior to the stated closing date upon identification of a qualified candidate.

Job Summary

The Career Coach serves as a liaison between College of The Albemarle and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools to promote career exploration, college readiness, workforce development, and postsecondary enrollment. The position provides career coaching, academic advising, outreach, and transition services that prepare middle and high school students for success in college, military service, apprenticeships, or the workforce. The Career Coach collaborates with students, families, school personnel, College faculty and staff, employers, and community partners to increase educational attainment and career readiness.

The Career Coach receives general supervision from the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. The position primarily serves Northeastern High School and/or Pasquotank County High School, while also supporting H.L. Trigg Community School, Elizabeth City Middle School, River Road Middle School, and other assigned locations as needed.

Examples of Duties

Student Advising and Career Development

• Provide career coaching, academic advising, and college readiness services to middle and high school students.
• Assist students with career exploration, educational planning, Career and College Promise (CCP), college admissions, financial aid resources, scholarship opportunities, and career readiness activities.
• Develop Career Development Plans and provide individualized guidance to assist students in achieving educational and career goals.
• Maintain proactive communication with students and families to promote student engagement, persistence, and successful transitions beyond high school.

Outreach and Partnership Development

• Coordinate and participate in recruitment, outreach, career awareness, and student engagement activities, including workshops, classroom presentations, parent events, career fairs, campus visits, and industry tours.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel, College faculty and staff, employers, workforce development agencies, military representatives, and community organizations to expand career awareness and educational opportunities.
• Promote College programs, workforce pathways, and postsecondary opportunities through community engagement and business partnerships.

Program Administration

• Maintain accurate student records, advising documentation, and program data in accordance with college, grant, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect and report data to support grant compliance, institutional assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, Career and College Promise (CCP), workforce development resources, and applicable educational policies and regulations.
• Participate in required professional development and obtain grant-required certifications, as applicable.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including FERPA, and College policies governing student records and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in career development, academic advising, school counseling, workforce development, student services, education, or a closely related field.

Preferred

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience working in secondary and/or postsecondary education.
• Experience with Career and College Promise (CCP), educational outreach, or student recruitment.
• Experience using Ellucian Colleague (Datatel), PowerSchool, or similar student information systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of career development, college admissions, workforce development, and student success practices.
• Knowledge of Career and College Promise (CCP), FERPA requirements, and student support services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, educators, employers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, analyze information, and prepare reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, classroom, school, College, business, and community settings. Frequent local travel between assigned schools, College campuses, and community locations is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support recruitment activities, workshops, career fairs, and other College-sponsored events.

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily performed in an office and educational environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate effectively, operate standard office equipment, travel between assigned locations, and occasionally lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive learning and working environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or North Carolina law and COA policies.

Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.

College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and employment questions may be directed to Human Resources | coa_hr@albemarle.edu

Retirement, Health Insurance., Holidays, Annual/Sick Leave

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed from a regionally accredited college or university?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctoral or other advanced degree

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in career development, academic advising, school counseling, workforce development, student services, education, or a closely related field?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

Frequent local travel between schools, College locations, businesses, and community sites is required. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

04

The normal work schedule may occasionally include evening and weekend hours to support recruitment events, workshops, career fairs, parent events, and other College-sponsored activities. Are you able and willing to work this schedule as required?

• Yes
• No

05

The anticipated salary for this position is $42,658-$63,987 annually, based on the Colleges established compensation plan and the selected candidates applicable education and experience. If selected, are you willing to accept employment within the advertised salary/range as determined by the College based on the Colleges salary structure and weighted experience and education?

• I am willing to negotiate.
• I accept and understand the salary range and determination of salary is based on the Colleges compensation plan.
• I do not wish to continue with this application.
• I am not willing to accept the position based on the proposed listed salary.

Required Question

Employer College of The Albemarle

Address PO Box 2327

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27906

Phone 252-335-0821 x 2388

Website https://www.albemarle.edu