TRiO SSS Academic Advisor & Student Success Liaison

VCCS; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia is seeking a TRiO SSS Academic Advisor to provide personalized advising and support services to participants.

The role is grant-funded, with responsibilities including helping students with financial aid, coordinating accommodations, and maintaining program records across Suffolk and Franklin campuses. The position requires collaboration with campus offices, flexible scheduling, and occasional travel for student activities and trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or field related to the purpose and responsibilities of the position.
• Three years of relevant experience supporting students in Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Human Services, Counseling, or a related area, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to a variety of processes
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity software.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, support, and follow up with students.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Experience working collaboratively to promote student success.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have use of personal automobile.
• Must be able to travel between college locations as required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed and participate in occasional overnight travel for student activities and trips.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, and transfer advising to TRiO SSS participants.
• Assist students with the financial aid and scholarship applications process.
• Coordinate and provide classroom accommodations for eligible students in collaboration with appropriate campus offices.
• Identify, select, and onboard eligible students into the TRiO SSS program.
• Maintain weekly communications with participants.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and activities that support student success.
• Plan and coordinate academic enrichment activities and student engagement opportunities.
• Disseminate information about the TRiO SSS program to the campus community.
• Collect and maintain data for the preparation of the annual performance report and grant renewal application.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress.
• Assist with data management to support program reporting, evaluation, and compliance.
• Serve as the college liaison for EAB Navigate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or field related

Tools

Office productivity software

Job description

Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia is seeking a TRiO SSS Academic Advisor to provide personalized advising and support services to participants.

The role is grant-funded, with responsibilities including helping students with financial aid, coordinating accommodations, and maintaining program records across Suffolk and Franklin campuses. The position requires collaboration with campus offices, flexible scheduling, and occasional travel for student activities and trips.