Honors Advisor
Honors Advisor
- https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26754
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- HONORS COLLEGE
- Old Dominion University
Title: Honors Advisor
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
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Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
3 POSITIONS TO BE FILLED WITH THIS RECRUITMENT (FP161A / FP156A / FP152A)
The Honors Advisor provides comprehensive programmatic advising to students enrolled in the program, supporting them in developing educational goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve timely degree completion. Serving as an expert on Old Dominion University’s honors program requirements, the advisor meets with a diverse student population individually and in groups to guide course selection and registration, resolve academic or administrative issues, explore educational and career pathways, and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
The advisor monitors academic progress, conducts individualized outreach to students experiencing academic difficulty, implements data‑driven retention initiatives, and maintains accurate advising records while adhering to Honors College and university policies. Additionally, this role supports student success initiatives by participating in campus events, orientations, and programming; engages in ongoing training and professional development; collaborates with faculty and campus partners; contributes to professional organizations such as NACADA; and performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Perry Honors College.
The Honors Advisor provides comprehensive programmatic advising to students enrolled in the program, supporting them in developing educational goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve timely degree completion. Serving as an expert on Old Dominion University’s honors program requirements, the advisor meets with a diverse student population individually and in groups to guide course selection and registration, resolve academic or administrative issues, explore educational and career pathways, and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
The advisor monitors academic progress, conducts individualized outreach to students experiencing academic difficulty, implements data‑driven retention initiatives, and maintains accurate advising records while adhering to Honors College and university policies. Additionally, this role supports student success initiatives by participating in campus events, orientations, and programming; engages in ongoing training and professional development; collaborates with faculty and campus partners; contributes to professional organizations such as NACADA; and performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Perry Honors College.
- Masters Degree preferably in Higher Education, Counseling or a field of study related to the advising
- 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
- Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students
- Previous experience preferred in academic advising, coaching, or related higher education student services
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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