Academic Advisor, College of Sciences

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 17, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Academic Advisor, College of Sciences

Department

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

Position Number

FP483A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Advising, the Academic Advisor is responsible for the advising and retention initiatives and activities for all the college's students. The Academic Advisor is also responsible for representing the College at campus functions such as orientations, open houses, as well as coordinating and managing programs, which require interdepartmental collaborations.
  • This position may also instruct Academic Success Courses.
Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Prior advising experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking.
  • Strong written communication skills and technical skills.
  • Knowledge of counseling and student development theory or equivalent experience.
  • General working knowledge of academic vocabulary and requirements.
  • Effective organizational skills with versatility and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in counseling, public administration, or higher education.
  • Prior advising experience in a college or university setting.
  • Experience with academic programing and/or teaching.
Conditions of Employment




Job Open Date

05/16/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Application Review Date

05/29/2024

Job Close Date

05/27/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, 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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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 the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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