Academic Advisor

About the Role

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. The Office of Advising provides an ongoing and collaborative process that connects students to programs of study, transfer services, and various services and information related to the college in efforts to support student goal attainment and student success.

The Academic Advisor is responsible for performing a variety of academic advising and support services, including individual and group advising to curricular students in academic development, personal growth, decision making, and college policies. This position supports transfer services, new student orientation, retention initiatives, and other activities to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on academic requirements, course selections, and academic progress.
• Assist with the development of individualized educational plans for students.
• Plan, develop, and present advising and student success workshops to faculty, staff, and students.
• Support transfer services, including knowledge of Transfer Virginia, Guaranteed Admission Agreements, and Articulation Agreements.
• Participate in new student orientation, retention initiatives, and other student success activities.
• Use data and analytics to identify patterns and trends in student performance to improve advising programs.
• Market program services to students, the college community, and the public.
• Assist students with complex academic and personal issues, analyzing problems and developing solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA policies.
• Participate in college-related initiatives and committees as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting in emergency declarations by the Governor.

Requirements

• Commitment to issues related to student access, enrollment, and retention.
• Knowledge of best practices in academic advising, student development, and student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of different degree programs and specific requirements for each major.
• Knowledge of academic advising theories that promote proactive and persistent engagement with students.
• Knowledge of college transfer procedures, including Transfer Virginia, Guaranteed Admission Agreements, and Articulation Agreements.
• General knowledge of office systems, practices, and administration.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, active listening, group facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly learn VPCC programs of study, academic requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work methods, using appropriate judgment in establishing priorities.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with minimal errors and appropriate professional responses.
• Proficiency in using computer software and academic advising tools (e.g., Microsoft software, CANVAS, TES, PeopleSoft, Navigate, Zoom).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA policies.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to develop effective working relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising students (preferred).
• Experience working in a higher education setting (preferred).

Pay

$49,500 - $50,500

Schedule

Schedule may vary with working hours between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required.