TRiO SSS Academic Advisor​/Student Support Liaison

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Role Title

Role Code 29144-SW

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band 04

Position Number 277R0007

Agency Paul

D. Camp Community College

Division Paul

D. Camp Community College (Div)

Work Location Suffolk - 800

Hiring Range $45,000 - $47,231

No

Full Time or Part 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?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel.

No

Paul

D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center.

A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

Camp’s TRiO Student Support Services ( SSS ) program is a federally funded initiative, designed to support the academic success, retention, and graduation of students who are low-income, first generation, and/or individuals with disabilities.

The SSS Academic Advisor plays a key role in this mission by providing personalized academic, career and transfer advising, and support services. This is a grant-funded position and continuation of the position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

• Provide academic, career, and transfer advising to TRiO SSS participants.
• Assist students with the financial aid and scholarship applications process.
• Coordinate and provide classroom accommodations for eligible students in collaboration with appropriate campus offices.
• Identify, select, and onboard eligible students into the TRiO SSS program.
• Maintain weekly communications with participants.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and activities that support student success.
• Plan and coordinate academic enrichment activities and student engagement opportunities.
• Disseminate information about the TRiO SSS program to the campus community.
• Collect and maintain data for the preparation of the annual performance report and grant renewal application.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress.
• Assist with data management to support program reporting, evaluation, and compliance.
• Serve as the college liaison for EAB Navigate.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or field related to the purpose and responsibilities of the position.
• Three years of relevant experience supporting students in Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Human Services, Counseling, or a related area, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to a variety of processes
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity software.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, support, and follow up with students.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Experience working…