Academic Advisor (*Restricted)

• Provide advising to NOVA IET students during walk-in hours
• Answer student’s emails and telephone calls.
• Advisors may also assist students using self-service functions (registration, etc.) as needed. Advisors will participate in conducting program information sessions at the college and local high schools.
• Provide students with information on IET programs (ex: Year Up, GMU Advance, military alignment, credit for certifications).
• Report directly to the IET dean.
• Manage a caseload of students to support the achievement of the students’ goals including, but not limited to, ensuring proper program placement, successful enrollment, course completion, retention, graduation, transfer and/or job placement.
• Conduct assessments of students’ needs to make referrals to supports and services.
• Facilitate programs and workshops to support academic planning and advising.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 make decisions based on program and institutional policies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with electronic student information systems.
• General knowledge of the Information Technology or Emerging Technologies field.
• Knowledge of College programs including admissions, orientation, placement testing, academics, financial aid, etc.
• Knowledge of community college degree programs.
• Strong service excellence, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Clearly articulated oral and written communication.
• Skill in written communication, including the development of letters, memos, presentations, and course materials.
• Skill in oral communication, including large and small group presentations and/or class lectures.
• Proficiently skilled in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and researching information online.
• Ability to independently plan and coordinate a variety of programs and projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel, including administrators, counselors, and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population.
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekend hours.

• Experience in computer literacy, video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Advising and counseling experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

• Experience in a college setting in an advising or student services capacity
• Experience with Information Technology or Emerging Technologies careers and/or community college transfer advising.

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/

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.