Northern Virginia Community College
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸
Fairfax County, VA
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$59K - $65K
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
February 16th, 2026
Blackboard
Canvas
Edtech.com's Summary
Northern Virginia Community College is hiring an Academic Advisor. The advisor will provide academic, transfer, career, and student development guidance to NOVA students through various communication methods, manage student caseloads to help achieve their educational and career goals, conduct needs assessments, and facilitate relevant programs and workshops.
Highlights
- Provide academic planning and advising for current, returning, and prospective NOVA students in-person, by phone, virtual meetings, chat, and email.
- Manage a student caseload to ensure proper program placement, enrollment, retention, graduation, transfer, and job placement.
- Conduct assessments of student needs and make referrals to support services.
- Facilitate workshops and programs supporting academic planning and advising.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and online research.
- Experience with video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and learning management systems like Blackboard or CANVAS.
- Must travel regularly to all NOVA campuses and work some evenings and occasional weekends.
- Minimum experience in college advising or student services in a higher education setting.
- Hiring salary range is $58,656 - $65,000 annually.
- Position located within Northern Virginia Community College's Office of Student Services division.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Academic Advisor
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28001098
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Office of Student Services
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $58,656 - $65,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm, with at least one evening per week (7:30pm).
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Academic Advisor will provide guidance to NOVA students about academic, transfer, career/workforce, and student development issues, needs, or experiences.
Duties and Tasks:Provide academic planning and advising guidance to current, returning, and prospective NOVA students in-person, via phone, virtual face-to-face meeting, chat, and email. Manage a caseload of students to support the achievement of the students’ goals including, but not limited to, ensuring proper program placement, successful enrollment, course completion, retention, graduation, transfer and/or job placement. Conduct assessments of students’ needs to make referrals to supports and services. Facilitate programs and workshops to support academic planning and advising. Other duties as assigned.
***All applicants must resident in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
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 | Required KSA’s: Knowledge of academic planning, course scheduling, transfer, career and student development advising. Knowledge of college readiness research, persistence/retention and completion research and best practices for traditional and non-traditional students. Knowledge or awareness of trends in higher education, with a particular emphasis on community college trends. Skill in providing academic, career, and/or personal counseling to adolescents and adults. Clearly articulated oral and written communication. Skill in written communication, including the development of letters, memos, presentations, and course materials. Skill in oral communication, including large and small group presentations and/or class lectures. Skill in case management, including tracking of student caseload and the collection and reporting of data. Proficiently skilled in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and researching information online. Ability to independently plan and coordinate a variety of programs and projects. Ability to understand and interpret campus and program policies and regulations. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor respectful of diversity and multiculturalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain a professional approach to working with students, families, faculty, and staff. Ability to respond creatively and flexibly to changing needs and conditions. Ability to work occasionally at and travel regularly to various NOVA campuses. Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel, including administrators, counselors, and staff. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population. Ability to work evenings and occasional weekend hours.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience in a college setting in an advising or student services capacity. Experience in computer literacy, video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. Experience using a higher education learning management system (i.e., Blackboard, CANVAS, etc.). Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position). Position requires weekly evening and occasional weekend hours.
Additional Considerations | Additional Considerations: Academic advising experience. Some experience working with student information system (i.e. PeopleSoft, BANNER, etc.). Experience in a community college setting. Bilingual proficiency.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position).
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28001098
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-Office of Student Services
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $58,656 - $65,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm, with at least one evening per week (7:30pm).
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Academic Advisor will provide guidance to NOVA students about academic, transfer, career/workforce, and student development issues, needs, or experiences.
Duties and Tasks:Provide academic planning and advising guidance to current, returning, and prospective NOVA students in-person, via phone, virtual face-to-face meeting, chat, and email. Manage a caseload of students to support the achievement of the students’ goals including, but not limited to, ensuring proper program placement, successful enrollment, course completion, retention, graduation, transfer and/or job placement. Conduct assessments of students’ needs to make referrals to supports and services. Facilitate programs and workshops to support academic planning and advising. Other duties as assigned.
***All applicants must resident in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
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 | Required KSA’s: Knowledge of academic planning, course scheduling, transfer, career and student development advising. Knowledge of college readiness research, persistence/retention and completion research and best practices for traditional and non-traditional students. Knowledge or awareness of trends in higher education, with a particular emphasis on community college trends. Skill in providing academic, career, and/or personal counseling to adolescents and adults. Clearly articulated oral and written communication. Skill in written communication, including the development of letters, memos, presentations, and course materials. Skill in oral communication, including large and small group presentations and/or class lectures. Skill in case management, including tracking of student caseload and the collection and reporting of data. Proficiently skilled in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and researching information online. Ability to independently plan and coordinate a variety of programs and projects. Ability to understand and interpret campus and program policies and regulations. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor respectful of diversity and multiculturalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain a professional approach to working with students, families, faculty, and staff. Ability to respond creatively and flexibly to changing needs and conditions. Ability to work occasionally at and travel regularly to various NOVA campuses. Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel, including administrators, counselors, and staff. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse student population. Ability to work evenings and occasional weekend hours.
Minimum Work Experience: Experience in a college setting in an advising or student services capacity. Experience in computer literacy, video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. Experience using a higher education learning management system (i.e., Blackboard, CANVAS, etc.). Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position). Position requires weekly evening and occasional weekend hours.
Additional Considerations | Additional Considerations: Academic advising experience. Some experience working with student information system (i.e. PeopleSoft, BANNER, etc.). Experience in a community college setting. Bilingual proficiency.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Must be able to travel to all NOVA campuses (this is not a remote position).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4308P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 7
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/13/2026
Job Close Date | 02/27/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93639
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 7
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 02/13/2026
Job Close Date | 02/27/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | 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
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93639
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience working in a college setting in an advising or student services capacity?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in computer literacy, video conferencing, Google Applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) ?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing to travel to all NOVA campuses when/if necessary?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing to work some evenings or occasional weekend hours?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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