Honors Advisor

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Department HONORS COLLEGE

Position Number FP161A

Norfolk, VA

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 honours 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.

Full Time

General Public

• 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 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

07/24/2026

Yes

08/07/2026

There are multiple positions available.

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

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.

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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.

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