Student Success Advisor: Academic & Career Pathways

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive academic advising and holistic student support from onboarding through graduation.

The role focuses on career and transfer planning, timely resource referrals, and proactive outreach to ensure student success. The advisor will work both in-person and virtually, serving a diverse student body and maintaining detailed records of outreach and interactions.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience using student information systems to manage student data.
• Cultural competency and commitment to inclusive student support.
• Familiarity with advising best practices and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, student-centered academic advising from onboarding to graduation.
• Support career and transfer planning and identify articulation pathways.
• Refer students to college and community resources as needed and document interactions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advising best practices.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Student information systems

Cultural competency

Advising best practices

Career and transfer planning

Education

Counseling coursework

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive academic advising and holistic student support from onboarding through graduation.

The role focuses on career and transfer planning, timely resource referrals, and proactive outreach to ensure student success. The advisor will work both in-person and virtually, serving a diverse student body and maintaining detailed records of outreach and interactions.