Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted)

Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted)

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

Working Title  | Liberal Arts Academic and Career Advisor (*Restricted)
Role Title  | Education Support Spec III
Role Code  | 29144-FP
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 280R0556
Agency  | Northern VA Community College
Division  | NV280-Provost Annandale
Work Location  | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range  | $65,000/yr
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-  |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |

Work Schedule  | Regular work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with approximately one evening per week and occasional weekend hours. Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses, college sites, local universities, or employee sites.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description  | General Description:
The Liberal Arts Career Advisor reports to the Mandel Grant Program Director; in this role the new Liberal Arts Career Advisor will: recruit and advise Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences (LASS) students on academic and career options; track student enrollment and forms, assist with event management and data compilation, and execute and develop student programming, while supporting the Project Director.

Duties and Tasks:
Engage in direct interactions, relationship building for career related career related student recruitment, advising and coaching Keep accurate, up to date notes with the appropriate student tracking software Tracks student enrollment and student forms Collect data, track outcomes, and produce reports about students receiving career coaching Assist with event management Assists with data compilation Meet occasionally with colleagues on the career team to remain up to date on policy and processes related to career services. Work with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff to update and share career information and opportunities related to assigned disciplines. Serve as a liaison to advising teams Participate in College task forces, committees, and working groups. Participates in regular professional development as required and/or relevant to the assigned work. Reports to the Mandel Grant Program Manager Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses, college sites, local universities, or employee sites.
 
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.

**This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.

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  | KSA’s Requirements:
Knowledge of coaching theory including career development and job search strategies Knowledge of recruitment, 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. Ability to discern appropriate instances of confidentiality and effectively communicate this with students. Ability to promote inclusive advising and career sessions and a campus climate respectful of diversity and multiculturalism. Ability to utilize interpersonal and problem-solving skills to collaborate and negotiate with students, faculty, staff, parents, members of the community and college representatives. Ability to work with College faculty and staff in support of Mandel Grant outcomes Ability to understand, disseminate, interpret, and communicate college policies and regulations using approved and accepted processes and practices. Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the development of letters, emails, and workshop materials, and the ability to present to and instruct large and small audiences. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate programs including career workshops and events Ability to use and analyze data to evaluate and improve programs Knowledge of, and skill in, computer usage including Microsoft Office, e-mail, student information systems, such as Simplicity and CANVAS, ticket tracking software, Microsoft Suite Reader, social media, and use of the Internet to complete research. Ability to occasionally travel to off-campus work sites such as other campuses or workplaces Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment. 

Minimum Requirements:
Experience with providing advising/career advising for college students or adults as a primary job/role responsibility. Experience working and/or studying in the liberal arts. Experience with customer service Experience with student tracking data platforms. Experience in Microsoft office.

Additional Considerations:
Experience working in a higher education setting. Experience in recruiting in a higher education setting. Experience with tracking individual student progress through career development milestones. Experience with event planning, implementation, and evaluation. Bilingual with proficiency in a foreign language frequently spoken in Northern Virginia. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, VCCS, and college policies and regulations including the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title IX, and VAWA/SaVE, and Clery legislation. Experience utilizing Navigate and PeopleSoft or other student information systems. 

Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | n/a

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | CLS_3847P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 06/25/2025
Job Close Date  | 07/09/2025
Open Until Filled  |
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 
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website. NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

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.
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