Honors Advisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA seeks an Honors Advisor to provide comprehensive advising for students in the Honors College, guiding course selection and progression toward timely degree completion.

The role includes outreach to at-risk students, maintaining advising records, and participating in campus events. Collaboration with faculty and partners, plus ongoing professional development, are expected.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferably in Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• Basic knowledge of advising theories and best practices.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with technology.
• Empathy, flexibility and growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of FERPA policies and procedures.
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience in academic advising or related student services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programmatic advising to Honors College students.
• Meet with individuals and groups to guide course selection and registration.
• Monitor academic progress and conduct outreach to students at risk.
• Maintain accurate advising records and support retention initiatives.
• Participate in campus events, orientations, and programming.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners; contribute to NACADA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Perry Honors College.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Student advising

FERPA knowledge

Outreach skills

Technology comfort

Empathy and flexibility

Independent & collaborative work

Growth mindset

Education

Masters degree in Higher Education/Counseling

Job description

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.

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If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

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.