Honors Advisor

Posting Details Job Title Honors Advisor Department

HONORS COLLEGE

Position Number

FP161A

Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary 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. Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications 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 policiesand procedures, including FERPA Experience working with undergraduate and graduatestudents Previous experience preferred in academic advising, coaching,or related higher education student services Preferred Qualifications Conditions of Employment Job Open Date 07/24/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date 08/07/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required There are multiple positions available. Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck. Department Information Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding 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, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ODU Statement Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’sforward-focused public doctoral research university with more than23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, anenergetic residential community and initiatives that contribute$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Dominion University