Academic Advisor, EOC TRIO – Student Success

WVU Parkersburg; Vienna (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health & life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

WVU Parkersburg is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Educational Opportunity Centers TRIO program. The role focuses on advising, retention support, and career referrals to help students access college resources.

It requires a bachelor’s degree with a preference for a master’s and experience in college access services. The position is on-site, 37.5 hours per week, with benefits and a pathway for continued campus involvement in program initiatives and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, counseling, education, or related field; master's preferred.
• Experience in college access services or student support (preferred).
• Academic advising certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising and retention support to students.
• Refers students to Recruiting, Financial Aid, and Career Services as needed.
• Maintains advising records and uses early alert systems.
• Collaborates with campus entities to support program goals.

Skills

Student advising

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, counseling, education, or related field

Masters (preferred)

Tools

Student information system (SIS)

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

WVU Parkersburg is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Educational Opportunity Centers TRIO program. The role focuses on advising, retention support, and career referrals to help students access college resources.

It requires a bachelor’s degree with a preference for a master’s and experience in college access services. The position is on-site, 37.5 hours per week, with benefits and a pathway for continued campus involvement in program initiatives and documentation.