Academic Advisor/G3 Academic Advisor

Virginia's Community College System; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Henrico, VA seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students from onboarding through graduation, offering career and transfer planning and program pathway guidance.

This in-person and virtual role emphasizes holistic student support and meticulous documentation of all interactions. The advisor will engage diverse students, connect them to campus and community resources, and provide proactive outreach to at-risk learners while pursuing ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of curricular programs, academic requirements, career opportunities, and enrollment services processes within a higher education setting.
• Experience applying student development theories to support the academic and personal growth of a diverse student body.
• Proficiency interpreting institutional policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge and use of technology and student information systems to manage student data.
• Experience with cultural competency and creating an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated history of continuous professional development.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in counseling or a related field.
• Progressive experience working with a variety of individuals in an advisory or counseling capacity; college environment preferred.
• Experience leading outreach and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centered academic advising from onboarding to graduation.
• Offer holistic support and personalized career/transfer planning.
• Guide program pathway progression and resource referrals.
• Proactive outreach to at-risk students and meticulous documentation of all student interactions.
• Engage students in identifying career pathways and navigating non-academic challenges.
• Collaborate with campus and community-based support services.

Skills

Curricular knowledge

Student development theory

Policy interpretation

Student data systems

Cultural competency

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Working Title:

Academic Advisor/G3 Academic Advisor

Employer:

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Virginia's Community Colleges System)

Location:

Henrico, VA

Schedule:

Full Time

Hiring Range:

$50,000 - $55,000

This is a multi-hire posting (2 vacancies), open until filled through 10/11/2026.

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance.

Our Academic Advisor provides exceptional, student-centered service through comprehensive academic advising that fosters student success from onboarding to graduation. This includes holistic support during the onboarding process, personalized career and transfer planning, guidance on program pathway progression, timely resource referrals, proactive outreach to at-risk students, and meticulous documentation of all student interactions. The role also includes participating in ongoing professional development and training initiatives to ensure advisors remain knowledgeable about best practices, institutional policies, and evolving student needs.

The Academic Advisor will work both in-person and virtually with prospective and currently enrolled students to guide them in identifying career pathways within academic and workforce programs that align with their interests, skills, and career aspirations. The Advisor will help students navigate non-academic challenges that may impact their ability to achieve their educational goals, ensuring a holistic approach to student success.

The Academic Advisor will proactively engage students, maintain comprehensive records of outreach efforts and student interactions, connect students to a wide range of college and community-based support services, and play a key role in facilitating academic interventions when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of curricular programs, academic requirements, career opportunities, and enrollment services processes within a higher education setting
• Experience applying student development theories to support the academic and personal growth of a diverse student body
• Proficiency interpreting institutional policies and procedures
• Working knowledge and use of technology and student information systems to manage student data
• Experience with cultural competency and creating an inclusive environment
• Demonstrated history of continuous professional development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in counseling or a related field
• Progressive experience working with a variety of individuals in an advisory or counseling capacity; experience in a college environment
• Experience leading/engaging in outreach and trainings