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Virginia Community Colleges
Student Success Advisor
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$63,552 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details 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.
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 www.
Quicklink for Posting https:
//jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100211 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
Benefits
- Dental Insurance