Military Connected Academic Advisor

Germanna Community College; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a full-time Military Connected Academic Advisor to support veterans, service members, and military families on campus. You will handle enrollment advising, transfer guidance, and connect students with educational and community resources.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of college policies, and the ability to work with diverse populations in a fast-paced environment. Travel between campuses is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to represent the college in the broader military community
• Experience advising and supporting veterans or military-connected students

Responsibilities

• Provide enrollment and advising services to a caseload of veteran, service member, and military family students
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of college policies and procedures related to enrollment, placement, orientation, and transfer
• Connect students with appropriate institutional, local, state, and federal resources to address challenges and support degree attainment

Skills

Excellent communication

Veteran/military support experience

Student-focused advising

Job description

Military Connected Academic Advisor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title | Military Connected Academic Advisor
• Role Title | Education Support Spec III
• Role Code | 29144-SW
• FLSA | Exempt
• Pay Band | 04
• Position Number | 29700147
• Agency | Germanna Community College
• Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
• Work Location | Spotsylvania - 177
• Hiring Range | $59,189-$65,766 annually plus full state benefits
• Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
• EEO Category | 2-Professionals
• Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
• Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
• Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
• Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:30A.M.– 5:00P.M. Or as scheduled
• Sensitive Position | No

Job Description

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 is currently searching for a full-time Military Connected Academic Advisor to serve as the Veterans Affairs and Virginia Educational Representative for students and the college community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with the VERITAS Liaison and other designated veteran and military connected specific support positions and functions. The Military Connected Academic Advisor provides comprehensive and intensive enrollment and advising services to an assigned caseload of current and prospective veteran, service member, and military family member students. The Military Connected Academic Advisor will have a comprehensive knowledge of all college policies and procedures, including application, enrollment, placement, and orientation processes. The Military Connected Academic Advisor should also have knowledge of all transfer, occupational, technical, and workforce services programs offered at the College. The Military Connected Academic Advisor will have a singular focus on helping veterans and their dependents on campus resolve problems that could interfere with their educational goals, as well as assisting and monitoring their progress toward successful attainment of their educational goals – especially degree completion. The Military Connected Academic Advisor will help connect veterans and their dependents with appropriate institutional, local, state, and federal resources that address their challenges and provide opportunities.

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability and maturity to represent the college in the broader military community, and internally with other departments. Ability to work with public, faculty, staff, and students. Understanding and/or experience working with military, military families, and the common concerns/issues this population of students might encounter. Able to provide students with supporting career and transfer advice and accurate information about academic programs and services. Ability to work individually with little supervision and work in a team. Ability to speak professionally in front of groups/conduct workshops, present in meetings. Ability to organize tasks. Ability to administer assessments and interpret results. Ability to consult with area agencies dedicated to support services for veterans and military connected individuals, and others who might benefit from mental health or targeted vocational resources. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced office setting. Ability to support targeted recruiting and community outreach events with information regarding college academic programs and policies and federal and state education benefits.

Additional Considerations

Experience counseling/advising students at the college level Experience working in an educational setting with Veterans, active-duty military and their families and the common concerns and issues this population of students might encounter

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses will be required.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number | CLS_4841P
• Recruitment Type | General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies | 1
• Position End Date (if temporary) |
• Job Open Date | 10/30/2026
• Job Close Date | 11/13/2026
• Open Until Filled |
• Agency Website | https://germanna.edu/
• Contact Name | Joshua Cave
• Email | [e-mail]
• 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
• 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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
• EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
• ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
• 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.
• Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102685

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts