Academic Advisor

  • Locust Grove
  • Germanna Community College
<br /> <br /> <b>Academic Advisor</b> <br /> <br /> <b>Work Location:</b> Spotsylvania - 177<br /> <b>Hiring Range:</b> $51,080 - $63,850, plus full state benefits<br /> <b>Full Time or Part Time:</b> Full Time<br /> <br /> <b>Job Description:</b> <br /> <br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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&#39;s policies and resources available to students. Ideal candidates will be caring, organized, communicative and accessible. <br /> <br /> <strong>Major Duties and Responsibilities:</strong> <ul> <li>Discuss career and educational goals with students.</li> <li>Advise students on degree and course options as related to student goals.</li> <li>Maintain records of advising sessions and student performance.</li> <li>Identify student strengths and weaknesses.</li> <li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.</li> <li>Connect students with resources, such as counselors or tutors.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <br /> <em>Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.<br /></em> <br /> <em>Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer<br /> <br /></em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.<br /> <br />If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email <strong> <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php? id=5309086&amp;targetURL=mailto:cgodwin@germanna.edu" >cgodwin@germanna.edu</a></strong>.<br /> <br />If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email <strong> <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php? id=5309086&amp;targetURL=mailto:bhall@germanna.edu" >bhall@germanna.edu</a>.</strong> <br /> <br /> <b>Special Assignments:</b> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>KSA&#39;s/Required Qualifications:</b> <br /> <ul> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Navigate and other educational technologies.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills.</li> <li>Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.</li> <li>Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.</li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <b>Preferred Qualifications:</b> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Posting Number:</b> CLS_3064P<br /> <b>Job Close Date:</b> 6/19/2024<br /> <b>Open Until Filled:</b> <br /> <br /> <b>To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/5309086" >https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74147</a></b> <br /> <br /> <i>The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.<br /> <br /> <br /> The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.<br /></i> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.jobelephant.com/img.php? id=5309086&amp;image=pixel" /> <br /> Copyright &#169;2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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