Old Dominion University
Academic Success Advisor
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Posting Details
Job Title Academic Success Advisor
Department STROME COLLEGE OF BUSINESS RESCH
Position Number FP368A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
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 Development Service’s 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.
Provide guidance to students related to course registration, assist with registration troubleshooting including overrides when appropriate.
Understand and effectively communicate major curricula for assigned majors; including specific major and course requirements, major declaration or program admissions requirements, sequencing of courses for maximizing GPA .
Provide individualized outreach to students in academic difficulty.
Accurately record advising log notes in advising management system and DegreeWorks software immediately after advising sessions.
Advise for parallel planning to facilitate retention of students who are not making progress toward degree completion. Discuss career goals and alternative majors, refer to appropriate advisor for alternate major or to Center for Major Exploration in accordance with policies set by Advising Director.
Answer questions from current and prospective students and parents via phone, email, or walk-ins
Presenting or co-presenting at University Open Houses, college fairs, majors’ fairs, Admitted Students Day, Family weekend, Scholars Day, and other events is expected. Requires up to 7 Saturdays per year.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as specified by Director of Advising and the University.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in business, higher education, or counseling from a regionally, or nationally accredited higher education institution.
Knowledge of counseling and student development theory.
General working knowledge of academic vocabulary.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, inter-personal skills.
Problem solving skills are a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty.
Experience with working at-risk populations.
Experience with placement test scores, transfer equivalencies, internship opportunities, and study abroad initiatives.
Conditions of Employment
The candidate will be working 4 days a week on-campus, with the possibility of working 1 day a week remotely from home.
Job Open Date 08/08/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 08/22/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Your primary responsibilities will be at the Strome College of Business. The advising team is led by Mr. Will Miller and consists of four other colleagues. Our team primarily focuses on freshmen and senior level students across all the different undergraduate programs that our school offers.
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 (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Other Document
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Job Title Academic Success Advisor
Department STROME COLLEGE OF BUSINESS RESCH
Position Number FP368A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
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 Development Service’s 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.
Provide guidance to students related to course registration, assist with registration troubleshooting including overrides when appropriate.
Understand and effectively communicate major curricula for assigned majors; including specific major and course requirements, major declaration or program admissions requirements, sequencing of courses for maximizing GPA .
Provide individualized outreach to students in academic difficulty.
Accurately record advising log notes in advising management system and DegreeWorks software immediately after advising sessions.
Advise for parallel planning to facilitate retention of students who are not making progress toward degree completion. Discuss career goals and alternative majors, refer to appropriate advisor for alternate major or to Center for Major Exploration in accordance with policies set by Advising Director.
Answer questions from current and prospective students and parents via phone, email, or walk-ins
Presenting or co-presenting at University Open Houses, college fairs, majors’ fairs, Admitted Students Day, Family weekend, Scholars Day, and other events is expected. Requires up to 7 Saturdays per year.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as specified by Director of Advising and the University.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in business, higher education, or counseling from a regionally, or nationally accredited higher education institution.
Knowledge of counseling and student development theory.
General working knowledge of academic vocabulary.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, inter-personal skills.
Problem solving skills are a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty.
Experience with working at-risk populations.
Experience with placement test scores, transfer equivalencies, internship opportunities, and study abroad initiatives.
Conditions of Employment
The candidate will be working 4 days a week on-campus, with the possibility of working 1 day a week remotely from home.
Job Open Date 08/08/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 08/22/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Your primary responsibilities will be at the Strome College of Business. The advising team is led by Mr. Will Miller and consists of four other colleagues. Our team primarily focuses on freshmen and senior level students across all the different undergraduate programs that our school offers.
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 (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Other Document
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).