Job Information
Old Dominion University Director of Advising in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Director of Advising
Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP
Position Number FP657A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Advising provides oversight for the Strome College of Business advising center and ensures the quality of academic advising offered within the college. They will collaborate with campus partners to create programming relevant to the success of students in the college, organize and lead registration campaigns, continually assess strengths and opportunities for improvement in the advising office, provide opportunities for professional development with advising staff, collaborate with other advising centers on university wide advising and registration programming, and support advisors with complex advising situations.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Masters or Terminal Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or a field of study related to the College Advising Center.
Knowledge and Skills
Considerable knowledge of advising theories and best practices
Considerable skills working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong written communication skills
Considerable comfortability utilizing technology
Considerable empathy, flexibility, and a growth mindset
Considerable ability to work independently and cooperatively
Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to higher education policies and procedures, including FERPA Ability to multitask, and prioritize tasks according to importance
Considerable ability to manage a team that engages in high levels of independent work with students
Considerable ability to collaborate as part of a team and encourage the professional growth of team members
Experience
Extensive experience in academic advising, coaching, or related higher education student services
Extensive track record of quality leadership of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive track record of quality leadership of a team within a higher education institution
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 04/28/2025
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Date 05/05/2025
Job Close Date 05/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
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 (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
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Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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