Veteran's Navigator

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Veteran's Navigator Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29200044 Agency Central Virginia Community College Division Central Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Lynchburg - 680 Hiring Range $58,656 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
Typically, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, schedule may vary during peak enrollment periods prior to the beginning of a semester.
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Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
The goal of the Veteran’s Navigator is to serve veteran students as well as a cohort of non-veteran students by providing high touch, high quality involvement through application for admission, financial aid, enrollment, and their academic and/or personal goals. The Veteran’s Navigator will support outreach efforts, programs, and services that fulfill the strategic goals of the College’s mission and service area.
Serves as primary point of contact to for transition and support services for prospective and current military affiliated students. Helps student determine college readiness, guides students into a college curriculum, and determines, with the student, the most appropriate course of study. Works closely with the academic divisions, faculty and other student services personnel to respond effectively to students’ needs, to intervene in matters relative to the curriculum determinations and changes. Refers students to appropriate college personnel and/or community social service agencies when needed. Promotes the college before internal and external constituencies to assist in building enrollment. Supports the strategic goal of improving student retention and achievement of educational goals through exemplary student services, expansive programs and quality instruction. Remains current on veterans’ affairs, DoD TA program, and VA GI Bill. Assist veteran/military students on academic probation in developing and implementing tools to succeed academically. Conduct college-wide outreach to promote veteran/military connected student engagement and retention.
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
Education, training and/or experience in counseling or academic advising. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Experience providing services to a diverse population. Experience that exhibits strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment. Experience in a helping profession.
Additional Considerations
Master’s degree and honorably discharged Veteran.
Experience advising students in a higher education setting.
Experience with PeopleSoft or similar student information system.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_3391P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/29/2024 Job Close Date 11/15/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website 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: 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:
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.