New Student Advisor

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a New Student Advisor in the college's Advising Center. The position serves as a New Student Advisor in the college’s Advising Center. Provides advising services to new and prospective students through individual and group sessions based on the philosophy of progressive (developmental) advising. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of under-served populations and a commitment to helping these individuals attain educational success are critical responsibilities for this role. Assists potential students from the point of inquiry through successful matriculation for their first semester. Assists with college application processes, college readiness discussions and determinations and program selection aligned with career and transfer goals. Works effectively as a part of the team advising structure of Virginia Western which includes New Student Advisors, Program Advisors, and Faculty Advisors. Maintains positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators at the college in order to respond effectively to student’s academic needs. Helps students make connections with resources to support college success.