TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison

Paul D Camp Community College

Suffolk (VA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 47,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College is seeking a TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison to deliver personalized advising and support services to TRiO participants in a 2-year college setting in Southeast Virginia.

The role partners with campus offices to coordinate accommodations, financial aid, and academic planning. The successful candidate will conduct needs assessments, develop academic plans, maintain regular contact with students, and help promote student success through workshops

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, human services, or related field.
Three years of relevant experience supporting students in Student Affairs or Academic Advising.
Proficiency in the use of office productivity software.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to travel between college locations and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide academic, career, and transfer advising to TRiO SSS participants.
Assist students with financial aid and scholarship applications.
Coordinate and provide classroom accommodations with campus offices.
Identify, select, and onboard eligible TRiO SSS students.
Maintain weekly communications with participants and staff.
Organize workshops and activities to support student success.
Plan enrichment activities and student engagement opportunities.
Disseminate information about the TRiO SSS program to campus community.
Collect and maintain data for annual reports and grants renewal.
Maintain accurate records and program documentation.
Support data management for reporting, evaluation, and compliance.
Serve as the college liaison for EAB Navigate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, human services, or field related to the purpose and responsibilities of the position

Tools

Office productivity software

Job description

TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison

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 Summary

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.
The SSS Academic Advisor facilitates individualized support by conducting needs assessment, developing academic plans and service strategies, connecting students with campus resources, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and campus services.
This is a grant-funded position and continuation of the position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Core 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.

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.

Other Information

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 Details

Posting Number | CLS_4822P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Job Open Date | 10/22/2026
Job Close Date | 11/12/2026
Agency Website | www.pdc.edu
Contact Email | tevans@pdc.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Background Check Statement

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.

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