Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleRetention Advisor, Pathway to the BaccalaureateDepartmentCollege Pathway InitiativesPosting Number03494PLocationSterling, VA: 20164Full or Part TimeFull TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range$48,000 - $58,000 Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The position provides comprehensive advising and support to students in the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program at the Loudoun Campus, via a case management support model.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Pathway to the Baccalaureate Retention Advisor provides:

•Case management advising, including academic advising, financial aid support, registration assistance, transfer and career advising, troubleshooting and resolving student concerns in face-to-face and virtual advising formats.
•Tracks student progress and provide ongoing support and guidance to students in the program.
•Collaborates with the Program Director, Coordinators and staff to administer program.
•Plans and implements educational, cultural and social events for students.
•Plans and facilitates educational workshops for program participants at on-campus and off-campus sites.
•Collects and reports program data and assist leadership team with program evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree and prior experience providing student services in a K-12 or post-secondary setting.

Preferred Qualifications

•Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in counseling or related field.
•Extensive prior experience in academic advising and/or community college setting.
•Bilingual proficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Skill in written communication including the development of letters, memos, presentations, and workshop materials
•Skill in oral communication including large and small group presentations and facilitating workshops
•Ability to research information on careers and transfer institutions
•Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, faculty members and staff members; Demonstrated computer proficiency including using Microsoft Office, email, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader and use of the Internet to complete research
•Critical thinking skills, manage multiple tasks and problem-solve various issues in a timely manner
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population
•Ability to work one evening per week and occasional weekend hours
•Ability to travel locally to participating program sites as needed

Operation of a State VehicleOccasional Posting Detail Information

Open Date10/09/2019Close Date10/23/2019Open 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 Bachelor’s degree and prior experience providing student services in a K-12 or post-secondary setting?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you available to work one evening per week and occasional weekend hours?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you willing to travel locally to participating program sites as needed?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in counseling or related field?
   • No
   • Yes
5. * How many years of experience in academic advising and/or community college setting do you have?
   • 0 to 1 year
   • 1 to 3 years
   • 4 to 6 years
   • 7 or more years
6. * Are you bilingual? if so, what languages?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * 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

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Other Document