Career and Academic Advisor

Working Title Career and Academic Advisor Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 280W2196 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Annandale Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $28/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part 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?

Work Schedule Monday to Friday Early: 8:30am - 5pm Mid to Early Evening: 11:30am - 8pm

Sensitive Position No Job Description This position works closely with potential and currently enrolled students to identify career pathways in the academic division of Languages, Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) programs that match their interests and skills. The advisor serves as a resource to assist students in developing administrative tools to develop career readiness skills and discover career pathways to improve their ability to find educational and professional success at NOVA.

• Advising and training students on program planning, interpersonal relations, leadership, and academics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students entering Mandel Grant-supported programs, ensuring a smooth transition into the college environment.
• Program support initiatives that help Humanities majors build career readiness competencies, develop professional tools, and understand how their academic skills translate into workplace value.

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.

• Ability to utilize and learn new technology and the willingness to work in different environments
• Knowledge or awareness of trends in higher education, with a particular emphasis on community college trends.
• Good written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication of information in a busy environment
• Knowledge of applicable computer software/programs to work projects.
• Knowledge of college advising practices and standards.

• Experience in academic advising, career counseling, student retention, or student success programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in customer service

• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting highly diverse student populations, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically underserved communities.
• Experience utilizing student information systems (SIS), CRM platforms (e.g., Navigate, Salesforce), and virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
• Experience administering or advising students within grant-funded programs
• Experience advising specifically within the disciplines of Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences (LASS).
• Experience coordinating work-based learning, internships, or career-readiness initiatives.
• Proficiently skilled in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, People Soft Student Information System, and researching information online.
• Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of underserved populations and a commitment to helping these individuals attain educational success

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel n/a

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 c.edu.

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…