Honors Advisor

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Honors Advisor at Old Dominion University provides comprehensive programmatic advising to students in the Honors College, guiding them in educational goals, course selection, and degree completion. The role involves meeting students individually and in groups, resolving academic issues, and connecting them with campus resources.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, outreach to at-risk students, data-driven retention initiatives, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to

Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education, counseling, or related advising field.
• Basic knowledge of advising theories and best practices.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfort with using technology
• Empathy, flexibility, and growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of higher education policies including FERPA.
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programmatic advising to honors students.
• Guide course selection and degree planning for timely completion.
• Meet with students individually and in groups to advise.
• Monitor academic progress and outreach to students at risk.
• Implement retention initiatives and maintain advising records.
• Participate in campus events, orientations and programming.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners.
• Engage in professional development and NACADA activities.

Skills

Higher Education advising

Student counseling

Data-driven retention

FERPA knowledge

Independent & team work

Education

Masters degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

There are multiple positions available.

Job Title

Department

Department HONORS COLLEGE

Position Number

Position Number FP161A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

3 POSITIONS TO BE FILLED WITH THIS RECRUITMENT (FP161A / FP156A / FP152A)

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 honours 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 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

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 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 [phone].

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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .