Location: Spotsylvania,VA, USA
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Working Title College Everywhere Academic Advisor (Remote) Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29700149 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Spotsylvania - 177 Hiring Range $57,465-$70,236; Annually Plus Full State Benefits Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (with occasional weekend events) - 8:30 am - 7:00 pm (varies/40 hours per week)
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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.
Germanna Community College is currently in searching for a College Everywhere Academic Advisor to provide access to comprehensive advising services to students enrolled in the College Everywhere program and courses. The College Everywhere program makes learning happen everywhere with a global online classroom and expert instructors. Students can complete degrees and certificates 100% online and even finish in one year with accelerated online degrees and classes. 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 records of performance, making connections to available supports and assisting with academic interventions when necessary.
* This position is remote.
General Description of Responsibilities:
* Meet with prospective College Everywhere students to share program information, discuss program rigor, assess student readiness, and 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
* Create an academic plan in Navigate for each College Everywhere student showing how the student can complete their program of study in one year
* Provide high quality online, group, and face to face academic support services to College Everywhere students, including education regarding goal setting, time management and organizational skills, study skills, self-advocacy skills, and assistance with task analysis
* Make referrals to other support services including tutoring, Career and Transfer services, Military and Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Care Team, and Counseling Services when appropriate
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
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.
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 at ...@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-###-#### or by email ...@germanna.edu.
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
* Advising experience at the college level, preferably at a community college
* Knowledge of office productivity software, PeopleSoft, Navigate and other educational technologies
* Experience giving presentations
* Ability to provide students with accurate information about academic programs and services
* Ability to work with diverse student populations
* Knowledge of Germanna Community College Policies and Procedures
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Additional Considerations
* Previous advising experience in higher education
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel between campuses may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_3433P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/26/2024 Job Close Date 12/10/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.germanna.edu Contact Name Catra Godwin Email ...@germanna.edu 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: or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####
Additional Information 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:
EEO Statement
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.
ADA Statement
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.
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.
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* Resume
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
* Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
* AHP Letter