Academic Advisor for Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) TRIO Program, 27-023

Academic Advisor for Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) TRIO Program

Position #27-023

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation & Technology Center in Vienna, WV.  We are not a branch of West Virginia University.  We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

- Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%

- Health and life insurance plans through PEIA (https://peia.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx) and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (https://onboard.sunlifeconnect.com/benefits-explorer/643000c2-220e-4073-abf4-d7cd518d857b)

- Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty

- Minimum 12 paid holidays per year

- WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

11/10/2026 with an application deadline of 11/24/2026.

Employment Status

Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, temporary, grant funded, benefits eligible position.

Other Essential Job Requirements

- This is an on-site position.

- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.

- This is a 37.50 hour per week position.

- May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission

Shift

Variable.  Standard hours (8:00am – 4:00pm)

Primary Location

Innovation and Technology Center – 1961 Innovation Drive, Vienna, WV 26105

Pay Grade

04 - Minimum $18.46 - Midpoint $23.33 Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Function/Summary

The Academic Advisor provides academic advising, retention support, and career services referrals to students. The Academic Advisor also assists students in accessing appropriate college resources and support services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, counseling, education, or related fields with combination of education.

- Masters (preferred)

Experience:

- Demonstrated experience providing college access services, academic advising, or student support services (preferred).

Licensure:

- Academic advising certifications (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Experience working with low-income and/or first-generation students

- Strong community partnership development and engagement skills

- Knowledge of and familiarity with higher education software

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to maintain a welcoming environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills

- Demonstrated ability to multitask

- Speed and accuracy in all duties and responsibilities

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Strong active listening and student support skills

- Ability to work with others

Duties/Responsibilities

80% Student Advising

- Develops and maintains an excellent rapport with secondary schools, mentors, businesses, outreach agencies, and community organizations in order to identify students who qualify for the EOC TRIO program (19+)

- Refers students to Recruiting, Financial Aid, and Career Services, as necessary, to begin the enrollment and advising process as part of the EOC TRIO program.

- Assists the Student Success Coach and EOC TRIO Director with program initiatives and documentation of student progress.

- Provides comprehensive academic advising support to new, transfer, returning, and continuing students to help them develop academic pathways to success.

- Collaborates with advisees to develop educational plans that help students complete their degrees efficiently while minimizing the loss of academic credits.

- Clarifies program requirements, policies, and procedures of the institution.

- Provides guidance about career goals and the specific steps necessary to acquire the academic and/or professional credentials to meet those goals. Refers to Career Services as necessary.

- Identifies and implements strategies to help students overcome barriers to success while encouraging student retention and degree completion

- Monitors student success using available data and enters appropriate information for analysis

- Proactively reaches out to students who may need additional academic support.

- Assists advisees in accessing appropriate institutional resources to maintain progress toward their academic goals. Advocates for students as necessary

- Serves as Liaison between the Professional Advising Center (PAC) and specific academic divisions.

- Ensures ongoing communication between the PAC and academic divisions regarding changes to academic requirements, prerequisites, graduation requirements, and other relevant information.

- Assists advisees with processing education documentation.

- Utilizes the early alert system to identify, monitor, and provide support to students at risk of not successfully completing their courses or academic programs.

- Maintains up-to-date advising records.

15% Related Duties

- Serves on institutional committees and task forces as directed or required.

- Develops and delivers programs, activities, or services to assist students in successful completion of their programs, study habits, or career explorations.

- Assists in the delivery of orientation or other programs for new, transfer, and returning students.

- Processes, troubleshoots, coordinates, and maintains the admissions communications process including follow-up and documentation

- Works with a diverse population including but not limited to students, staff, and faculty.

- Engages in professional development relevant to the position, with emphasis on student success.

5% General

- Other duties as assigned

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.