TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paul D. Camp Community College in Suffolk, VA seeks a TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison to provide personalized academic, career and transfer advising within the TRiO Student Support Services program. This is a full-time Education Support Specialist III position.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field and at least three years of higher education advising experience. Occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel are expected.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in student affairs or academic advising in higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with office productivity software.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to high-quality service.
• Experience collaborating to promote student success.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal automobile; travel between campuses.
• Evenings/weekends work as needed; occasional overnight travel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personalized academic, career and transfer advising and support services.
• Support TRiO Student Support Services program goals: retention and graduation.
• May perform other duties as assigned; assist during emergencies.
• Coordinate services with TRiO programs and campus partners.

Conocimientos

Policy interpretation

Office software

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Task prioritization

Driver's license

Travel between campuses

Evenings/weekends travel

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Working Title TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 277R0007 Agency Paul D. Camp Community College Division Paul D. Camp Community College (Div) Work Location Suffolk - 800 Hiring Range $45,000 - $47,231 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals 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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

Camp’s TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded initiative, designed to support the academic success, retention, and graduation of students who are low-income, firstgeneration, and/or individuals with disabilities. The SSS Academic Advisor plays a key role in this mission by providing personalized academic, career and transfer advising, and support services.

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

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities in a college setting.
• Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of disability services and accommodations for college students .
• Experience providing case management or coordinated student support services .
• Experience working with grant guidelines, requirements, and regulations .
• Experience working with TRiO Programs .

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Some program services and student activities may require work during evenings and weekends, as well as overnight travel.

Posting Number CLS_4822P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/22/2026 Job Close Date 11/05/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.pdc.edu Contact Name Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Additional Information 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.