Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleAcademic AdvisorDepartmentStudent ServicesPosting Number03444PLocationWoodbridge, VA: 22191Full or Part TimeFull TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range$50,000 - $60,000 Position Summary Information

Basic Function

Serves as the lead for monitoring and coordinating student retention activities between the academic and student services divisions. Provides academic advising to prospective, current and returning community college students to include general transfer, career, and financial aid information. Offer support and/or coordination of assigned campus Student Services activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates, monitors and supports the retention work of the student services and academic divisions. Provide walk-in and group advising to NOVA students. Advise and assist students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, registration, and planning. Use various technologies to access, update and document student information. Refer as necessary to counselors for higher level needs or other resources as appropriate. Work collaboratively with counseling staff and personnel within the division. Assist in other areas of Student Services upon request. Consult with teaching faculty as needed on student issues. Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate social sciences field or combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a high school/college/university office working directly with students.

Preferred Qualifications

Several years of college/university employment in student affairs/services. Experience in direct service academic advising, admissions, career services, financial aid or pre-college programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of college academic programs, including basic degree structure and requirements
• Understanding of college student behavior and performance
• Individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning and motivation
• English language
• Principles and processes for service excellence
• Planning and administrative management
• Computer literacy, including basics of a client information system

Skills

•Active listening
•Speaking
•Reading comprehension
•Social perceptiveness
•Critical thinking
•Writing
•Judgment and decision-making
•Active learning
•Complex problem solving
•Service orientation

Operation of a State VehicleOccasional Posting Detail Information

Open Date09/13/2019Close Date10/03/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsBackground Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelors degree in an appropriate social sciences field or combination of education, training and experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience in a high school/college/university office working directly with students?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents