Academic Advisor: Student Success & Transfer Services

Virginia AG; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, VA is hiring a full-time Academic Advisor. The Advisor will perform individual and group advising, help students select courses, and develop individualized educational plans to support persistence and achievement.

The role includes contributing to transfer services, orientation, and retention efforts. The position requires knowledge of advising best practices, FERPA considerations, and proficiency with advising software.

Qualifications

• Commitment to issues related to student access, enrollment, and retention.
• Knowledge of best practices in academic advising, student development and student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of Transfer Virginia and articulation agreements.
• Ability to use data and analytics to identify patterns and improve advising.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group advising to curricular students on academic development and progress.
• Guide students on academic requirements, course selections and educational planning.
• Develop and present advising and student success workshops to faculty, staff, and students.
• Support transfer services, orientation, retention initiatives and related activities.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CANVAS

Navigate

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, VA is hiring a full-time Academic Advisor. The Advisor will perform individual and group advising, help students select courses, and develop individualized educational plans to support persistence and achievement.

The role includes contributing to transfer services, orientation, and retention efforts. The position requires knowledge of advising best practices, FERPA considerations, and proficiency with advising software.