Academic Success Advisor, SCB UGA

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Academic Success Advisor, SCB UGA

Department

STROME COLLEGE OF BUSINESS RESCH

Position Number

FP584A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Academic Success Advisor, SCB UGA will promote student success and retention through advising and programming for students in the Strome College of Business' undergraduate program. This position provides an advisory component to the office and assists with the coordination and facilitation of special functions such as walk-in advising, Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Scholar's Day and Open House. This position also assists with the daily administrative functions of the office including, but not limited to, the processing of BSBA Admissions and SCB continuance. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Business, Higher Education, or Counseling from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education
  • Knowledge of counseling and student development theory
  • Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, organized, willingness to be a team player, ability to be flexible in a fast paced work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking
  • Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty
  • Experience working with at-risk populations
  • Experience advising a diverse student population on academics, University policy/procedure, major requirements, placement test scores, transfer equivalencies, readmission, internship opportunities and study abroad
  • Experience with group counseling and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment




Job Open Date

02/20/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

03/19/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

The Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University strives to create the next generation of problem solvers in business, government, and non-profit organizations, catalyzing social mobility and addressing the talent needs of our region and beyond. We achieve this through academic excellence, forward-thinking curricula, experiential learning, and a relentless focus on student success. Our department is committed to conducting rigorous research, disseminating findings as a regional business knowledge hub, and offering insights and best practices to enhance economic vitality. We actively engage with our community, fostering continuous learning and catalyzing opportunities for regional well-being. With these principles, we dedicate ourselves to making a lasting impact on our students, our region, and the world, addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in business, government, and non-profit organizations to collectively build a better future.

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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    1. * Do you have a Master's Degree?
      • Yes
      • No
    2. * Do you have experience advising students in higher education?
      • Yes
      • No
    3. * Do you have any public speaking experience?
      • Yes
      • No
    4. * Do you have experience planning or managing events?
      • yes
      • no