Student Success & Retention 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

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