College Everywhere Academic Advisor

Title: College Everywhere Academic Advisor Agency: Germanna Community College Location: Fredericksburg - 630 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: $48,620-$60,775 Annually, plus full state benefits Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System.
The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities.
Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.
C.
and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.
Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is currently in searching for a College Everywhere Academic Advisor to provide access to comprehensive advising services to students enrolled in the College Everywhere program and courses.
The College Everywhere program makes learning happen everywhere with a global online classroom and expert instructors.
Students can complete degrees and certificates 100% online and even finish in one year with accelerated online degrees and classes.
The academic advisor helps students achieve their educational and career goals by working closely with them to identify strengths, understand degree and course options and to act as a resource until the student reaches their goal.
Advisors are passionate about assisting students as they advance through their academic journey from orientation to graduation and must be proactive to ensure that students are progressing toward their goals by communicating regularly, maintaining records of performance, making connections to available supports and assisting with academic interventions when necessary.
General Description of Responsibilities: Meet with prospective College Everywhere students to share program information, discuss program rigor, assess student readiness, and career and educational goals with students Advise students on degree and course options as related to student goals Maintain records of advising sessions and student performance Identify student strengths and weaknesses Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies Connect students with resources, such as counselors or tutors Create an academic plan in Navigate for each College Everywhere student showing how the student can complete their program of study in one year Provide high quality online, group, and face to face academic support services to College Everywhere students, including education regarding goal setting, time management and organizational skills, study skills, self-advocacy skills, and assistance with task analysis Make referrals to other support services including tutoring, Career and Transfer services, Military and Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Care Team, and Counseling Services when appropriate Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College.
We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society.
An EEO/AA Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Jaclyn Davis by phone at 540-423-1988 or by email at jadavis@germanna.
edu If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.
edu.
Minimum Qualifications: Advising experience at the college level, preferably at a community college Knowledge of office productivity software, PeopleSoft, Navigate and other educational technologies Experience giving presentations Ability to provide students with accurate information about academic programs and services Ability to work with diverse student populations Knowledge of Germanna Community College Policies and Procedures Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university Previous advising experience in higher education Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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