TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison

About the Role

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia with campuses in Franklin and Suffolk, and a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs, as well as credit and non-credit workforce services, special interest classes, and summer programs for youth. The TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded initiative aimed at supporting the academic success, retention, and graduation of low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students. The SSS Academic Advisor plays a key role in providing personalized academic, career, and transfer advising, along with other support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic, career, and transfer advising to students.
• Support students through various services to promote academic success, retention, and graduation.
• Engage, support, and follow up with students to ensure their progress.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote student success.
• Travel between college locations and participate in occasional overnight travel for student activities and trips.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed for program services and student activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Human Services, Counseling, or a related area, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in office productivity software.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to high-quality service.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal automobile for travel between college locations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities in a college setting.
• Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of disability services and accommodations for college students.
• Experience providing case management or coordinated student support services.
• Experience working with grant guidelines, requirements, and regulations.
• Experience with TRiO Programs.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Pay

Hiring range: $45,000 - $47,231

Additional Information

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, and credit checks. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Paul D. Camp Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.