Academic Advisor

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.
Responsibilities:

• Assist potential students from the point of inquiry to credential completion.
• Assist with college application process.
• Connect students to financial aid resources through the FAFSA and/or FANTIC application and to scholarship opportunities through the college’s foundation.
• Assist student with using Navigate to develop and document academic and career plans.
• Ensure the student successfully completes the enrollment process, including course registration.
• Support students through their academic and/or workforce-credentialing journey.
• Discuss career and educational goals with students, including traditional academic degree programs, transfer programs and short-term workforce credential opportunities, including G3 and Fast Forward programs.
• Orient students to resources available through the college (food pantry, transportation, etc.)
• Provide proactive academic advising and career counseling.
• Guide students to tutoring and other academic supports as needed.
• Assist students with barriers that may affect success/retention.
• Respond to early alerts in Navigate and provide interventions as appropriate, in consultation with faculty members.
• Provide follow up to ensure students meet benchmarks on pathway to completing credentials or degrees.
• Utilize technology and other resources to connect with students.
• Utilize Navigate to manage communication campaigns with students, including outreach to potential students as needed.
• Document interactions with students through Navigate’s case management systems.
• Manage and respond to Navigate’s early alert interventions.
• Assist students in learning to utilize important registration and advising technology.
• Contribute to the success of student services team.
• Accurately account for all inquiries and admissions activity.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Keep all required reports current and accurate.
• Work collaboratively with college faculty and staff in support of student success.
• Attend all required department meetings and training sessions.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of academic advising needs of students and program requirements of institutional academic programs of study.
• Work experience in an educational setting in advising, counseling, coaching or another strongly related role.
• Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of technology, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with racially, ethnically, economically and age diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students.

Additional Considerations:

• Work experience at a community college in advising, counseling, coaching or another strongly related role.
• Knowledge of available financial aid and scholarship information.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Navigate and other educational technologies.
• Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others reach their educational goals.
• Desire to learn and grow as professional needs arise.

Application Instructions:
Go to https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/70598 to view the full job posting and/or to apply.

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.

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