Veterans Education & Advising Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College invites applications for a full-time Military Connected Academic Advisor to serve as the Veterans Affairs and Virginia Educational Representative for students and the college community.

The role focuses on enrollment and advising for veterans, service members, and their families, with knowledge of college policies, transfer and workforce programs, and a commitment to degree completion. Travel between campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent the college publicly and internally with other departments.
• Ability to work with public, faculty, staff, and students.
• Understanding and/or experience working with military, military families, and the common concerns/issues this population of students might encounter.
• Able to provide students with supporting career and transfer advice and accurate information about academic programs and services.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced office setting.
• Ability to support targeted recruiting and community outreach events with information regarding college academic programs and policies and federal and state education benefits.

Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with the VERITAS Liaison and other designated veteran and military connected specific support positions and functions.
• Provides comprehensive enrollment and advising services to an assigned caseload of current and prospective veteran, service member, and military family member students.
• The Military Connected Academic Advisor will have a comprehensive knowledge of all college policies and procedures, including application, enrollment, placement, and orientation processes.
• The Military Connected Academic Advisor should also have knowledge of all transfer, occupational, technical, and workforce services programs offered at the College.
• The Military Connected Academic Advisor will have a singular focus on helping veterans and their dependents on campus resolve problems that could interfere with their educational goals, as well as assisting and monitoring their progress toward successful attainment of their educational goals – especially degree completion.
• The Military Connected Academic Advisor will help connect veterans and their dependents with appropriate institutional, local, state, and federal resources that address their challenges and provide opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Public representation

Interpersonal skills

Military familiarity

Advising

Independent work

Workshop facilitation

Job description

Germanna Community College invites applications for a full-time Military Connected Academic Advisor to serve as the Veterans Affairs and Virginia Educational Representative for students and the college community.

The role focuses on enrollment and advising for veterans, service members, and their families, with knowledge of college policies, transfer and workforce programs, and a commitment to degree completion. Travel between campuses is required.