Career and Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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

General 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA Requirements:

• 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.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 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

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• 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, PeopleSoft 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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3295P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/20/2026 Job Close Date 08/03/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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.

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 programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98736

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in academic advising, career counseling, student retention, or student success programs in a higher education setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working in customer service?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter