Student Success Advisor

ODU; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk seeks a Student Success Advisor to join the college's student success team. The advisor coordinates Early Alert and retention initiatives and teaches at least one section of University 110 Academic Success each spring.

The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and the Career Management Center liaison to support student achievement. The position involves organizing workshops for students, faculty, staff and the community, and representing the college

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written communication.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Public Administration, or Higher Education.
• Experience counseling and advising students in academic difficulty.
• Knowledge of testing instruments including intelligence, aptitude, achievement and personality tests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student engagement and retention initiatives within the college.
• Coordinate and lead workshops for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Teach at least one section of University 110 Academic Success each spring.
• Represent the College at campus functions such as PREVIEW and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Counseling theory

Student development

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Testing instruments

Education

Master’s degree

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]

Student Success Advisor

The Student Success Advisor will serve as a member of the student success team housed in an academic college. The success team is also comprised of a Career Management Center liaison and the college’s director of advising. The Success Advisor will coordinate student engagement and success programs in the college to include the Early Alert Response System and other programs for first-year students. The position is also responsible for developing retention initiatives that will assist all students in achieving academic success. The team will also coordinate workshops for students, faculty, staff and the community regarding these initiatives. The advisor is expected to teach at least one section of the University 110 Academic Success course each spring semester. The individual is responsible for representing the College at campus functions such as PREVIEW , as well as coordinating and managing programs which require inter-departmental collaboration.

Position Type

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent inter-personal skills, including public speaking. Strong written communication skills. Knowledge of counseling and student development theory. Knowledge of testing instruments including intelligence tests, aptitude tests, achievement tests, interest tests, and personality tests. General working knowledge of academic vocabulary and requirements. Effective organizational skills with versatility and problem-solving skills are a must.
Master’s degree required, preferably in Counseling, Public Administration, or Higher Education. Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior advising/counseling experience is required, preferably in a college or university setting. Experience with group counseling and teaching required.

Conditions of Employment

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Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What level of experience do you have in customer service and problem resolution techniques?
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  • Basic
  • Some
  • None
• Do you have certification in Sports Nutrition?
  • yes
  • no
• Do you have the ability to maintain automated database records?
  • Yes
  • No