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Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted)

Northern VA Community College

Fairfax, VA | Full Time

$53k-67k (estimate)

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Northern VA Community College is Hiring a Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted) Near Fairfax, VA

Posting Summary

Working Title

Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted)

Role Title

Education Support Spec III

Role Code

29144-FP

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

280R0556

Agency

Northern VA Community College

Division

NV280-Provost Annandale

Work Location

Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

$65,000/yr

Emergency/Essential Personnel

EEO Category

B-Professional

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Regular work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with approximately one evening per week and occasional weekend hours. Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses, college sites, local universities, or employee sites.

Sensitive Position

Job Description

General Description:
The Liberal Arts Career Advisor will advise Arts, Communication, and Humanities (ACH) Pathway students on academic and career options as well as tracking student enrollment and forms, assisting with event management and data compilation, and executing/developing student programming, while supporting the Project Director and Program Manager.
Duties and Tasks:

Engage in direct interactions, relationship building for career related coaching and advising in support of students
Keep accurate, up to date notes with the appropriate student tracking software.
Tracks student enrollment and student forms.
Assist with event management.
Assists with data compilation.
Meet occasionally with colleagues on the career team to remain up to date on policy and processes related to career services.
Work with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and businesses to update and share career information and opportunities related to assigned disciplines.
Collect data, track outcomes, and produce reports about students receiving career coaching
Serve as a liaison to advising teams
Participate in College task forces, pathway councils, leadership committees, and working groups.
Participates in regular professional development as required and/or relevant to the assigned work.
Reports to the LASS Dean and the Mandel Grant Program Manager
Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses, college sites, local universities, or employee sites.

Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
**This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA’s Requirements:

Knowledge of coaching theory including career development and job search strategies
Knowledge of academic planning, course scheduling, transfer, career and student development advising.
Knowledge of college readiness research, persistence/retention and completion research and best practices for traditional and non-traditional students.
Ability to discern appropriate instances of confidentiality and effectively communicate this with students.
Ability to promote inclusive advising and career sessions and a campus climate respectful of diversity and multiculturalism.
Ability to utilize interpersonal and problem-solving skills to collaborate and negotiate with students, faculty, staff, parents, members of the community and college representatives.
Ability to work with College faculty and staff in support of Mandel Grant outcomes
Ability to understand, disseminate, interpret, and communicate college policies and regulations using approved and accepted processes and practices.
Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the development of letters, emails, and workshop materials, and the ability to present to and instruct large and small audiences.
Ability to design, implement, and evaluate programs including career workshops and events
Ability to use and analyze data to evaluate and improve programs
Knowledge of, and skill in, computer usage including Microsoft Office, e-mail, student information systems, such as Simplicity and CANVAS, ticket tracking software, Microsoft Suite Reader, social media, and use of the Internet to complete research.
Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses or workplaces
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience in Microsoft Office
Experience with providing academic advising
Experience with customer service

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience with tracking individual student progress through career development milestones

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_2964P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

04/16/2024

Job Close Date

05/07/2024

Open Until Filled

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Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.