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Job Title Honors Advisor Department HONORS COLLEGE Position Number FP161A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary
3 POSITIONS TO BE FILLED WITH THIS RECRUITMENT (FP161A / FP156A / FP152A)
The Honors Advisor provides comprehensive programmatic advising to students enrolled in the program, supporting them in developing educational goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve timely degree completion. Serving as an expert on Old Dominion University's honors program requirements, the advisor meets with a diverse student population individually and in groups to guide course selection and registration, resolve academic or administrative issues, explore educational and career pathways, and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
The advisor monitors academic progress, conducts individualized outreach to students experiencing academic difficulty, implements data‑driven retention initiatives, and maintains accurate advising records while adhering to Honors College and university policies. Additionally, this role supports student success initiatives by participating in campus events, orientations, and programming; engages in ongoing training and professional development; collaborates with faculty and campus partners; contributes to professional organizations such as NACADA; and performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Perry Honors College.
Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications
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Job Open Date 07/24/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date 08/07/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
There are multiple positions available.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information Equity Statement
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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.
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