What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Advisor position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Student Success Advisor
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
29400105
Agency
Southwest Virginia Community College
Division
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range
$45,739
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College, as a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicates its services to area citizens. Believing that each person should be given an opportunity for continuing personal and intellectual development, the College assumes responsibility as a catalyst in the life of the individual and the community. Southwest provides citizens the means for improving skills, expanding knowledge, as well as cultural aesthetic and global awareness, and encouraging economic development and responsible citizenship.
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a Student Success Advisor to work closely with potential and currently enrolled students to identify career pathways in academic and workforce programs that match interests and skills. This position will serve as a resource to assist individuals in overcoming non-academic barriers that may affect their ability to complete their educational goals successfully.
Job duties include:
- Working with a student population that reflects the diversity of backgrounds.
- Providing resources, identify needs, and create plans of success for underserved populations with a commitment to success.
- Proactively assist students in completion of a credential or degree by communicating regularly with students, maintaining records of student outreach and other interactions, making connections to available college and community support services, and assisting with academic interventions when necessary.
- Utilizing a variety of technology solutions in addition in-person interactions with students.
This position will travel to off-site locations as well as to local high schools.
This position requires a one-year probationary period for both new hires and transfers.
This is an in-person position, not a remote position.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Knowledge of barriers to educational success and a desire to help others each their educational goals.
- Experience working with racially, ethnically, economically and age diverse individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students.
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficient in use of technology, including Microsoft Office and Google docs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.
- Desire to learn and grow as professional needs arise.
Additional Considerations
- Work experience in a higher education setting or in counseling or academic coaching
- Knowledge of available financial aid and scholarship information
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Navigate and other educational technologies
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4679P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/24/2026
Job Close Date
09/07/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Human Resources
Email
hr@sw.edu
Phone Number
276.964.7339
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:
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Additional Information
For more information, please see the Opportunity Profile.
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.
Salary : $45,739