Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Title: Academic Advisor
Agency: Germanna Community College
Location: Orange - 137
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $59,189-$72,343; annually plus full state benefits
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description:
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.
The Academic Advisor helps students achieve their educational and career goals by working closely with them to identify strengths, understand degree and course options and to act as a resource until the student reaches their goal. Advisors are passionate about assisting students as they advance through their academic journey from orientation to graduation and must be proactive to ensure that students are progressing toward their goals by communicating regularly, maintaining recodes of performance, making connections to available supports and assisting with academic interventions when necessary. Must have extensive knowledge of the institution’s policies and resources available to students. Ideal candidates will be caring, organized, communicative and accessible.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.
The Academic Advisor helps students achieve their educational and career goals by working closely with them to identify strengths, understand degree and course options and to act as a resource until the student reaches their goal. Advisors are passionate about assisting students as they advance through their academic journey from orientation to graduation and must be proactive to ensure that students are progressing toward their goals by communicating regularly, maintaining recodes of performance, making connections to available supports and assisting with academic interventions when necessary. Must have extensive knowledge of the institution’s policies and resources available to students. Ideal candidates will be caring, organized, communicative and accessible.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Discuss career and educational goals with students.
- Advise students on degree and course options as related to student goals.
- Maintain records of advising sessions and student performance.
- Identify student strengths and weaknesses.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.
- Connect students with resources, such as counselors or tutors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in higher education setting
- Extensive computer experience in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools
- The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
- Extensive customer service experience with an ability to handle stressful situations
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- Excellent public speaking, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Experience using a student information system (PeopleSoft, Lumens, Banner, etc.)
- Experience in recruitment, admissions counseling, academic advising, or marketing
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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