VERITAS Advisor (Veteran Resource Advisor)

VERITAS Advisor (Veteran Resource Advisor)

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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  | VERITAS Advisor (Veteran Resource Advisor)
Role Title  | Education Support Spec III
Role Code  | 29144-FP
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 28001180
Agency  | Northern VA Community College
Division  | NV280-Office of Student Services
Work Location  | Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range  | $58,656 - $65,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | E-Paraprofessional
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  | Monday-Friday
8:30 am-5 pm

Employee will be required to work one late night per week, based upon
the campus/college needs.

Sensitive Position  | No
Job Description  | General Description:
The Veteran Resource Advisor provides comprehensive and intensive enrollment and advising services to current and prospective veteran and active military students at institutions participating in the Veteran Education Resource Initiative for Transition, Advising, and Success (VERITAS) Initiative. The VERITAS Advisor will manage and oversee the Veteran Center located at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus, and report to the Director of Military & Veteran Services.

Duties and Tasks:Provide support services from pre-enrollment to graduation. Communicate policies and procedures, including the application, enrollment, placement, and orientation processes to students. Help veterans on campus resolve problems that could interfere with their educational goals and assist and monitor their progress toward successful attainment of their educational goals, especially degree completion. Assist with connecting the veterans with appropriate institutional, local, state, and federal resources that address veteran challenges and provide opportunities. Must be able to travel to NOVA’s six campuses and other off-site locations, as needed. Must be able to work one late night per week, based upon the campus/college needs.

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 KSAs: Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills. Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills. Able to handle complex and detail-oriented workload. Team-oriented towards program design, implementation, and evaluation Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds. Possess strong leadership abilities, positively influencing others while achieving goals, and effectively communicating ideas and generating support for ideas. Knowledge of both military/veteran education benefits and higher education communities. Knowledge of DoD/VA regulations concerning higher education and certifying programs. Knowledge of higher education enrollment processes, specifically for military/veteran programs. Knowledge of and belief in the mission of a comprehensive community college, particularly as it relates to advising and student support services. Knowledge and understanding of student assessment, education, and career planning, registration, and retention principles and practices. Ability to define problems and apply problem-solving techniques to complex educational and billing issues and to effectively present complex information to lay audiences. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and anticipate and meet deadlines. Ability to accurately perform detailed work with numerical data utilizing prescribed procedures. Ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data and apply professional principles and standards for recordkeeping. Ability to communicate with a diverse public and to handle complex situations under pressure. Ability to work on a one-to-one basis with students. Ability to interpret and apply the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and college policies and procedures as they relate to student services and faculty support. Ability to interpret and explain academic and administrative policies and procedures. Ability to interact and advise students of diverse backgrounds and with personal issues that may hinder academic success. Ability to solve problems using strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced student environment. Ability to work accurately with details with a 10% error rating, construct records both paper and electronic, make date entries using Navigate, track curriculum changes, and safeguard records from initial enrollment through graduation. Oral, written, group communication, and customer relation skills. Skills in the use of contemporary computer application software to include word processing and spreadsheets, and other information technology applications, such as those that manage college student information data. Understanding military/veteran culture and experiences in a college setting.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience with student program planning and initiatives Experience with program academic advising Experience working with veterans’ programs and procedures or similar programs Experience with PC software applications. Experience working in a college, preferably community college setting Experience managing a caseload Required to travel to NOVA’s six campuses and other off-site locations, as needed. Required to work one late night per week, based upon the campus/college needs.

Additional Considerations  | Additional Considerations: Experience working with college military programs. Experience with the needs of student veterans and/or non-traditional student populations. Experience with student retention strategies.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | N/A

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | CLS_4136P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 11/06/2025
Job Close Date  | 11/20/2025
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   
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/90406

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