• Coordinator for Academic Services

    Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)


    Posting Details

     

    Working Title Coordinator for Academic Services

     

    Position Number 01443A

     

    Department HONORS COLLEGE

     

    Location Norfolk, VA

     

    Type of Position Classified

     

    Type of Job Full Time

     

    EEO Category E Paraprofessionals

    Job Description

    The Coordinator of Academic Services is responsible for supporting all aspects of advising and student progression in the Perry Honors College. This role contributes to a culture of individualized advising, academic excellence, and inclusive student success. This position provides direct service through personalized communication and record management to ensure that students have a seamless entry and sustained experience within the Perry Honors College.

     

    Type of Recruitment

    Knowledge, skills and abilities

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present and explain academic information clearly.

    + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track details, and meet deadlines.

    + Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn institutional systems and software.

    + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and student-centered environment.

    + Ability to provide high-level customer service via in-person interaction, phone, email, and text communication.

    + Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with students, families, faculty, and staff with professionalism and empathy.

    + Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality advising support, enrollment support, or student-facing support to diverse college student populations.

     

    Special licenses, registration or certification

    N/A

    Education or training

    N/A

    Level and type of experience

     

    Considerable experience in academic services, student success, providing academic advising support, or related field.

     

    Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

     

    Flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities or evolving student and program needs.

     

    Conditions of Employment

     

    none

     

    Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Job Requisition Number S03126

     

    Job Open To General Public

     

    Open Date 11/17/2025

     

    Close Date

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Special Instructions Summary

     

    Please upload resume and cover letter.

     

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

     

    College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/honors

     

    Department Home Page

    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 Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

     

    Alternative Hiring Process

     

    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

     

    To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

     

    To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

    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.

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Contact Information for Professional References

    Optional Documents

    + Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

    + Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

    + Yellow Layoff Form

    + Blue Layoff Card

    + AHP Letter