Honors Advisor

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University’s Perry Honors College seeks an Honors Advisor to provide comprehensive programmatic advising to students. The role guides educational goals, course selection, and degree planning, and connects students with campus resources to ensure timely degree completion.

The advisor monitors progress, conducts outreach, maintains records, and supports campus events, orientations, and professional development while collaborating with faculty and partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Solid understanding of advising theories and best practices.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations, faculty, and staff.
• Strong written communication and data-informed retention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programmatic advising to Honors College students.
• Guide course selection, registration, and degree planning to promote timely graduation.
• Maintain accurate advising records and participate in retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners and contribute to NACADA activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Student advising experience

Data analysis

Education

Master's 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]

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There are multiple positions available.

Job Title

Department

Department HONORS COLLEGE

Position Number

Position Number FP161A

Location

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 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

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment

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

Job Open Date 07/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 08/07/2026

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

There are multiple positions available.

Criminal Background Check

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

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