STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COUNSELOR

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $58K - $61K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Student Support Services Counselor. The counselor coordinates and delivers academic advising, personal counseling, and support activities for eligible TRIO SSS students, helping them progress toward degree completion while ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements through student outreach, workshops, and collaboration with campus partners.

Highlights

Coordinate and conduct individual academic advising and counseling sessions multiple times per semester.
Develop and facilitate workshops on academic success, financial aid, career planning, and graduate school readiness.
Document student interactions and academic progress using databases and institutional systems.
Implement student recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals for the TRIO SSS program.
Support peer mentoring and tutoring initiatives to enhance student academic support.
Perform compliance self-audits and maintain accurate records in line with federal TRIO grant requirements.
Required qualifications include a master's degree in Counseling or related field, proficiency with Microsoft Office and student databases, and experience working with diverse student populations.
Preferred experience includes counseling or advising within TRIO-related higher education programs.
The position is full-time with regular office hours and occasional evening/weekend and travel requirements.
Salary range is $58,000–$61,000, contingent upon federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education.