Academic Advisor

Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to provide enrollment and advisement services with the goal of improving student success as a member of a strong academic advising department.
This individual will be expected to secure a comprehensive knowledge of CVCC policy, practices, course offerings, and services with the primary responsibility of advising and enrolling students. This individual will monitor students’ academic progress and manage a caseload of advisees. The transfer advisor works closely with the academic divisions, faculty, and other student services personnel to respond effectively to students’ needs, to intervene in matters relative to the curriculum determinations and changes. The transfer advisor will keep abreast of changes in transfer information for students as well as maintain the college’s transfer website, updating links to transfer information at other colleges/universities as needed. This position will also serve as the Designated School Official (DSO) for CVCC’s International Student population.

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.

• Education, training and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in a higher education setting. Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Experience providing services to a diverse population.
• Experience that exhibits strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.

• Experience advising students in a higher education setting
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar student information system is preferred.

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/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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.