Academic Advisor

Title: Academic Advisor

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: https://www.vsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University (VSU) seeks applicants for two Academic Advisor(s)/Educational Support Specialist(s) III for the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE). The successful candidate(s) will provide support services to freshmen and new student through intrusive academic advisement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Advisor will deliver one-on-one academic advising to first-year and freshman and sophomore students. Meets with advises at least 3 times per semester. Maintain a calendar with a schedule for advising activities, walk-ins, appointments and intrusive advising activities. Maintain record of students served and provide a monthly report of the number of students that participate in advisement and registration. Review student progress and provide guidance and referral services to students. Utilize available technology (Navigate360) to create student interactions and to maintain on-going contact with students to ensure their persistence and retention towards degree completion. The position will prepare and maintain repots, and update the Director as appropriate; provide timely and accurate correspondence to students including emails, Navigate360 communication and other outreach efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

The Academic advisor should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and written and oral communications skills.

This person should have demonstrated working knowledge of student services in higher education, and be able to assess student needs.

Academic advisor should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.

Must demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, while paying attention to detail and directing others toward completed actions.

The ability to work in a team environment, and perform effectively both independently and as a collaborator with diverse campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Cynthia D. Roney

Phone: 804-524-5898

Email: croney@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.