Graduate Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Job Title Graduate Academic Advisor

Department GRADUATE SCHOOL

Position Number FP080A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Three (3) Positions to be Filled from this recruitment (FP080A, FP086A, FP081A)

The Graduate Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising to students enrolled in the assigned colleges, 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 graduate degree 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 Graduate School 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 Graduate School.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling or a field of study related to the specific college advising center, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Conditions of Employment

n/a

Job Open Date 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 08/01/2026

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 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

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

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