What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Northern VA Community College?

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Academic Advisor

Role Title

Education Support Spec III

Role Code

29144-FP

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

28001057

Agency

Northern VA Community College

Division

NV280-Office of Student Services

Work Location

Multiple Locations

Hiring Range

58,656 - $65,000

Emergency / Essential Personnel

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Position requires weekly evening and occasional weekend hours. Monday-Friday : 8 : 30am-5pm, with at least two evenings per week until 7 : 30pm. Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position).

Sensitive Position

Job Description

General Description :

The Academic Advisor will provide guidance to NOVA students about academic, transfer, career / workforce, and student development issues, needs, or experiences.

Duties and Tasks :

Provide academic planning and advising guidance to current, returning, and prospective NOVA students in-person, via phone, virtual face-to-face meeting, chat, and email.
Manage a caseload of students to support the achievement of the students' goals including, but not limited to, ensuring proper program placement, successful enrollment, course completion, retention, graduation, transfer and / or job placement.
Conduct assessments of students' needs to make referrals to supports and services.
Facilitate programs and workshops to support academic planning and advising.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Required KSA's :

Knowledge of academic planning, course scheduling, transfer, career and student development advising.

Knowledge of college readiness research, persistence / retention and completion research and best practices for traditional and non-traditional students.

Knowledge or awareness of trends in higher education, with a particular emphasis on community college trends.

Skill in providing academic, career, and / or personal counseling to adolescents and adults.

Clearly articulated oral and written communication.

Skill in written communication, including the development of letters, memos, presentations, and course materials.

Skill in oral communication, including large and small group presentations and / or class lectures.

Skill in case management, including tracking of student caseload and the collection and reporting of data.

Proficiently skilled in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and researching information online.

Ability to independently plan and coordinate a variety of programs and projects.

Ability to understand and interpret campus and program policies and regulations.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor respectful of diversity and multiculturalism.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to maintain a professional approach to working with students, families, faculty, and staff.

Ability to respond creatively and flexibly to changing needs and conditions.

Ability to work occasionally at and travel regularly to various NOVA campuses.

Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel, including administrators, counselors, and staff.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population.

Availability to work required weekly evening and occasional weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience in a college setting in an advising or student services capacity.

Experience in computer literacy, video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

Experience using a higher education learning management system (i.e., Blackboard, CANVAS, etc.).

Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position).

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations :

Prior advising experience.

Experience working with student information systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, BANNER, etc.).

Bilingual proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_3605P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

02 / 19 / 2025

Job Close Date

03 / 05 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Phone Number

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 : https : / / www.dars.virginia.gov / drs / cpid / PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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 : http : / / ethics.dls.virginia.gov /

EEO Statement

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.

ADA Statement

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.

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.

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.vccs.edu / postings / 82524

Salary : $58,656 - $65,000

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