Program Advisor - Nursing & Health Professions

Virginia Community Colleges; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Program Advisor to support students in the Nursing and Health Professions programs. You will work with returning students to plan their educational paths and ensure successful progress through a collaborative, team-based advising model.

The role emphasizes partnership with students to define goals, overcome barriers, and connect them with campus resources.

Qualifications

• Advising returning students using a team-based approach.
• Supports nursing and health professions programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to students across Nursing and Health Professions.
• Partner with faculty to help students define and progress toward goals.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with college policies.

Job description

Program Advisor - Nursing & Health Professions

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Program Advisor - Nursing & Health Professions

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29144-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 28600260

Agency

Agency Virginia Western Community College

Division

Division Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $45,739 to $52,494

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

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 telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position Yes

Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western is seeking to fill a Program Advisor position supporting our Nursing and Health Professions students.

Virginia Western is seeking to fill a Program Advisor position supporting our Nursing and Health Professions students.

The Program Advisor serves returning students as they continue their educational programs after initial enrollment to the college. Duties performed are in accordance with delivery of a team approach for successful student learning outcomes utilizing a progressive advising model. Incumbents fulfill the mission of academic advising, which includes efforts to partner with students to help them define, plan and progress towards their educational goals by fostering independence, facilitating a professional, supportive