Virginia's Community College System
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Henrico, VA
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$55K
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
May 25th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring an Academic Advisor. The advisor provides student-centered academic advising to support student success from onboarding through program completion, helps students navigate academic planning, and serves as a liaison between Academic Advising, Transfer Services, and assigned academic schools to promote effective collaboration and student progression.
Highlights
- Provide holistic academic advising focused on student success, persistence, and completion.
- Serve assigned academic schools and support students in clarifying goals, academic pathways, transfer, and career decisions.
- Act as a liaison between Academic Advising, Transfer Services, and academic schools to enhance communication and alignment.
- Advance advising practices through collaboration, documentation, outreach, and coordination within the college.
- Maintain current knowledge of institutional policies, advising best practices, transfer, and student support services.
- Experience with advising technologies, student information systems, and case management tools is required.
- Must have experience in academic advising or student success services in higher education and knowledge of student development theories.
- Preferred qualifications include coursework in counseling or related fields and experience advising within specific academic disciplines.
- Salary commensurate with experience, with a maximum of $55,000 annually.
- Multiple vacancies supporting areas including G3, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Health Professions, and School of Business and Industrial Trades.
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-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28300469, 28300022, 28300147, 28300484
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $55,000.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support
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? |
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday; as provided by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The School-Specific Academic Advisor provides holistic, student-centered academic advising and support that advances student success from onboarding through program progression, persistence, and completion. Serving as a dedicated advising partner to an assigned academic school, this position helps students clarify goals, navigate academic pathways, connect to appropriate college resources, and make informed decisions related to academic planning, transfer, and career direction.This role plays a critical part in advancing the college’s “Flight Path for Student Success” model by delivering proactive, relationship-based advising that promotes early momentum, informed progression, and timely intervention for students in need of additional support. The School-Specific Academic Advisor serves as a liaison between Academic Advising and Transfer Services and the assigned academic school, helping to strengthen communication, alignment, and shared responsibility between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs in support of student success.In an evolving advising structure, this position contributes to the implementation of integrated, high-quality advising practices through effective collaboration, documentation, outreach, and cross-functional coordination. The role also supports continuous improvement by maintaining current knowledge of institutional policies, student success strategies, and emerging best practices in advising, transfer, and student 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 | Experience providing academic advising, student support, or student success services in a higher education environment Knowledge of academic advising practices, student development theory, and holistic advising approaches Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, curriculum pathways, transfer opportunities, and enrollment services processes Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, academic regulations, and program requirements Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff Demonstrated experience in working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, student-centered environment Experience using advising technologies, student information systems, and case management tools Demonstrated ability in managing multiple student caseloads, documenting advising interactions, and conducting proactive outreach.
Additional Considerations | Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in counseling or a related field. Progressive experience working with individuals of various backgrounds in an advisory or counseling capacity. Experience advising students within a specific academic discipline or school area.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel between campuses as needed.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28300469, 28300022, 28300147, 28300484
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $55,000.
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 6-Administrative Support
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? |
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday; as provided by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The School-Specific Academic Advisor provides holistic, student-centered academic advising and support that advances student success from onboarding through program progression, persistence, and completion. Serving as a dedicated advising partner to an assigned academic school, this position helps students clarify goals, navigate academic pathways, connect to appropriate college resources, and make informed decisions related to academic planning, transfer, and career direction.This role plays a critical part in advancing the college’s “Flight Path for Student Success” model by delivering proactive, relationship-based advising that promotes early momentum, informed progression, and timely intervention for students in need of additional support. The School-Specific Academic Advisor serves as a liaison between Academic Advising and Transfer Services and the assigned academic school, helping to strengthen communication, alignment, and shared responsibility between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs in support of student success.In an evolving advising structure, this position contributes to the implementation of integrated, high-quality advising practices through effective collaboration, documentation, outreach, and cross-functional coordination. The role also supports continuous improvement by maintaining current knowledge of institutional policies, student success strategies, and emerging best practices in advising, transfer, and student 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 | Experience providing academic advising, student support, or student success services in a higher education environment Knowledge of academic advising practices, student development theory, and holistic advising approaches Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, curriculum pathways, transfer opportunities, and enrollment services processes Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, academic regulations, and program requirements Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff Demonstrated experience in working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, student-centered environment Experience using advising technologies, student information systems, and case management tools Demonstrated ability in managing multiple student caseloads, documenting advising interactions, and conducting proactive outreach.
Additional Considerations | Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in counseling or a related field. Progressive experience working with individuals of various backgrounds in an advisory or counseling capacity. Experience advising students within a specific academic discipline or school area.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4475P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 4
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 05/22/2026
Job Close Date | 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email | talent@reynolds.edu
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 | This is a multi-hire recruitment to fill four Academic Advisor vacancies, including positions supporting G3, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), the School of Health Professions (SHP), and the School of Business and Industrial Trades (SBIT).
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/96314
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 4
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 05/22/2026
Job Close Date | 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email | talent@reynolds.edu
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 | This is a multi-hire recruitment to fill four Academic Advisor vacancies, including positions supporting G3, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), the School of Health Professions (SHP), and the School of Business and Industrial Trades (SBIT).
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/96314
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- License
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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