Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Job Title Academic Advisor

Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP

Position Number FP583A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

This position provides academic advising for students enrolled in the college assigned to the advising center. They will be expected to support students in developing educational goals and taking the appropriate steps forward. This position will serve as an expert for students on the requirements to graduate with an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University and is expected to support students in utilizing the resources and support systems they have in place to complete their graduation requirements.

The salary for the position is $52,000, non-negotiable.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of advising theories and best practices.
• Basic ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Considerable written communication skills.
• Basic comfortability utilizing technology.
• Comprehensive empathy, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
• Basic ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Basic knowledge of and commitment to higher education policies and procedures, including FERPA .
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Experience working with undergraduate students.
• Previous experience preferred in academic advising, coaching, or related higher education student services.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferably in Higher Education, Counseling or a field of study related to the specific college advising center.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 10/16/2026

Job Close Date 10/23/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Along with the completed application, please attach your updated resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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