Graduate Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Norfolk, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 16th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Graduate Academic Advisor. The role involves providing comprehensive academic advising to graduate students, guiding them in course selection, degree requirements, and career pathways while monitoring academic progress and implementing retention initiatives. The advisor also participates in student success programs, collaborates with faculty, and maintains compliance with university policies.

Highlights

Provide academic advising to graduate students across assigned colleges to support timely degree completion.
Serve as an expert on Old Dominion University’s graduate degree requirements and guide course registration.
Monitor student academic progress and conduct outreach to those experiencing academic difficulties.
Implement data-driven retention initiatives and maintain accurate advising records with adherence to Graduate School and university policies.
Participate in campus events, orientations, and student success initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners and contribute to professional organizations like NACADA.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field, knowledge of advising practices, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience with undergraduate and graduate student populations.
Previous experience in academic advising, coaching, or higher education student services is preferred.
Comfortable using technology and knowledgeable about higher education policies including FERPA.
Final candidate must complete a criminal background check.