Academic Advisor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic guidance to students in the assigned college at Norfolk, VA. You will help students set educational goals and map the path to degree completion, ensuring alignment with degree requirements at Old Dominion University.

The role requires knowledge of advising best practices, FERPA compliance, and strong communication skills to support diverse student populations and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Qualifikationen

• Basic knowledge of advising theories and best practices.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfort with using technology.
• Empathy, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of higher education policies and FERPA.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with undergraduate students.
• Previous experience in academic advising or related student services preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide academic advising to undergraduates in the assigned college.
• Assist students in developing educational goals and planning steps.
• Explain degree requirements to graduate from Old Dominion University.
• Guide students to available resources and support services.

Kenntnisse

Advising theories

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Technology comfort

Empathy & growth mindset

Independent & cooperative work

FERPA knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience in higher education

Academic advising experience

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Academic Advisor

Agency

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location

Norfolk, VA

FLSA

Exempt

Job Description

This position provides academic advising for students enrolled in the college assigned to the advising center. They will be expected to support students in developing educational goals and taking the appropriate steps forward. This position will serve as an expert for students on the requirements to graduate with an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University and is expected to support students in utilizing the resources and support systems they have in place to complete their graduation requirements.

The salary for the position is $52,000, non-negotiable.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Experience working with undergraduate students.
• Previous experience preferred in academic advising, coaching, or related higher education student services.

Additional Considerations

Master’s Degree preferably in Higher Education, Counseling or a field of study related to the specific college advising center.