What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Advisor (00125) position at Brightpoint Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Professional Advisor (00125)
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
29000125
Agency
Brightpoint Community College
Division
Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location
Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
E-Paraprofessional
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
8am – 5pm; Monday – Friday; and as needed
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College is seeking qualified applicants for the Professional Advisor position, dedicated to supporting student success. This role involves advising continuing students, providing transfer support, and engaging in outreach with transfer partners to improve retention through collaboration with faculty, staff, and by connecting students to college resources.
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage a caseload of students as the result of Early Alerts and/or retention initiatives; advise students (continuing, and as needed, new students); and support the success of all students, including providing services in the Help Hub, participating in transfer and advising events, and supporting Student Engagement events.
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
- Experience providing academic advising to students.
- Prior advising at a college or university is preferred.
- Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or a bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates must be able to effectively use standard office electronic communication and student information systems.
- Proficiency in the use of PeopleSoft, EAB Navigate, Canvas, Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred, while being adept at learning new technologies.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, demonstrate initiative and be student success focused.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations.
- Employee must have reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule, including working on either campus, some evenings, occasional weekends and teleworking, if required.
- Successful completion and passing a criminal background check required.
Additional Considerations
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Counseling or related field is highly preferred
- Experience in teaching, presenting workshops, and/or advising in an academic setting is highly desirable.
- Experience in Higher Education is a plus.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
As needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3732P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/15/2025
Job Close Date
04/29/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Shelby Duncan
Email
sduncan@brightpoint.edu
Phone Number
(804) 594-1417
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
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
