Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Graduate Academic Advisor
Department
GRADUATE ADMISSION
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.