Old Dominion University is hiring a Graduate Academic Advisor. The advisor provides comprehensive academic advising to graduate students, guiding them on degree requirements, course selection, registration, and academic progress monitoring to ensure timely degree completion. They engage with diverse student populations, implement retention initiatives, collaborate with faculty, and support student success through various campus activities.
Highlights
- Advise graduate students on educational goals, course registration, and degree requirements within assigned colleges.
- Monitor academic progress and conduct outreach for students experiencing difficulties.
- Implement data-driven retention initiatives and maintain advising records per university policies.
- Participate in campus events, orientations, programming, and professional development activities.
- Collaborate with faculty, campus partners, and contribute to professional organizations such as NACADA.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Basic knowledge of advising theories, higher education policies including FERPA, and working with diverse populations.
- Experience preferred in academic advising, coaching, or related student services.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and comfort with technology.
- Final candidate must complete a criminal background check.