Academic Advisor

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.

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




Contact Name

Email
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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: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

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:

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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