TRiO SSS Academic Advisor​/Student Support Liaison

TRiO SSS Academic Advisor/Student Support Liaison (Education Support Spec III) – Position Code 29144-SW
Pay Band 04 – $45,000–$47,231 (Full‑time, Nonexempt, Emergency/Essential Personnel)

Agency:
Paul

D. Camp Community College Division

Location:

Suffolk – 800 (Campus and center locations include Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield)

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional evenings, weekend hours and overnight travel

Paul

D. Camp Community College is a small 2‑year college in Southeast Virginia offering associate degrees, certificates, and career studies. The college’s TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program is federally funded and supports the academic success of low‑income, first‑generation, and students with disabilities. The SSS Academic Advisor is a key role in this mission, offering personalized academic, career, and transfer advising, and coordinating campus resources.

• Provide academic, career, and transfer advising.
• Assist students with financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Coordinate and provide classroom accommodations for students.
• Identify, select, and onboard eligible students into the program.
• Maintain weekly communications with participants.
• Organize and facilitate workshops for student support.
• Plan academic enrichment activities.
• Disseminate information about the TRiO SSS Program to the campus community.
• Collect data for the annual performance report and grant renewal application.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of student progress.
• Assist with data management to support program reporting, evaluation, and compliance.
• Serve as the college liaison for EAB Navigate.

Some program services require occasional evening and weekend hours and overnight travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs, Academic Advising, or Counseling, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to a variety of processes.
• Proficient knowledge and use of office productivity software.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, provide support, and follow up with students.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to high‑quality service.
• Experience working collaboratively to promote student success.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and use of a personal automobile.
• Travel between college locations is required.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel for student trips.

• Experience working with low‑income, first‑generation students, and students with disabilities in a college setting.
• Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of providing disability services to students.
• Experience with case management.
• Experience working under grant guidelines and regulations.

Operation of a state vehicle:
No supervisory responsibilities; no required travel beyond campus and occasional overnight trips.

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public – G

Number of Vacancies : 1
Job Open Date: 02/27/2026
Job Close Date: 03/13/2026
Open Until Filled

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