Academic Success Coach (Part -Time)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Academic Success Coach (Part -Time) Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 280W0187 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Annandale Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $32/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Work schedule will be Monday-Friday for up to 20 hours per week during normal business hours. Business hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. Some evening hours may be needed during peak enrollment periods in January, August and December.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
General Description:

Assist at risk students with academic, career, and life planning through one on one and group advising. Lead workshops, present in classes, provide on demand walk-in support, and contribute to division programs as needed.

Duties and Tasks:

• Advise students on academic probation and warning through appointments, group sessions and during walk-in shifts.
• Maintain continues awareness of most current information related to program advising, transfer guidance, college policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and programs on academic success strategies.
• Assist with Student Services programs as needed.
• Direct interactions with high-need, high-risk student population.
• Conduct appointment based and small group sessions around academic life management, academic planning, special population insights, and problem solving.
• Make appropriate referrals to both college resources and community resources for mental and emotional wellness, as well as financial sustainability.
• Conduct strategic outreach through Navigate and SIS systems to ensure relationship development and student-centered connections.
• Effectively serve students placed on academic probation and/or warning and students with complicated transfer in and out of NOVA profiles.
• Provide general advising support during peak periods of enrollment to a diverse range of students including adult learners, veterans, ESL learners and any special populations the college determines needs high touch advising support.
• Use technology to supplement an intrusive advising approach for these special populations and facilitate a culture of care and relationship rich education.
• Collaborate with faculty to manage complex student matters.
• Participate in walk in general advising as needed during peak periods.
• Provide programming and training, including ongoing student support programming.
• Assist with programs sponsored by advising, OWMH (Office of Wellness and Mental Health); ORA (Outreach, Recruitment & Admissions).

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:

• Skills in educational and career counseling, academic advising, support of diverse student populations in navigating the comprehensive higher education experience.
• Ability to initiate program development, planning, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of college degree plans, transfer agreements, interpreting placement test scores, college level study skills, campus services and resources for students.
• Ability to analyze transfer and progression requirements and engage in student support to help them reach educational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with training and/or education in academic advising, educational counseling, human services, or related field serving a high need population.
• Experience with presenting to small and large groups effectively
• Experience in a higher education setting.

Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:

• Experience in student development, higher education, counseling, social work or similar field.
• Experience in advising students, preferably at a community college setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_2109P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/16/2024 Job Close Date 09/06/2024 Open Until Filled No 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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses 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.