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Job Title

College Advisor

Department

DEAN HEALTH SCIENCE

Position Number

FP486A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Advising, the Academic Advisor will advise College of Health Sciences (CoHS) intended majors. It is responsible for advising first year, second year and transfer students. This position will co-conduct new student orientations; monitor and track students' academic performance; support student success, retention and progress to graduation; provide individualized outreach to students in academic difficulty; connect students with relevant campus resources; and maintain accurate counseling log notes. The advisor must understand and effectively communicate Health Sciences major curricula, major and program admissions requirements, and University policies and their nuances. The advisor will teach or co-teach HLTH 101: Intro the Health Professions. Participation in at least 7 Saturday events, i.e., Open Houses, College Fairs and other marketing events is expected.

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field. Considerable knowledge of university policies and campus resources. Some prior academic advising experience in higher education. Some experience using advising software. Some experience working with diverse populations. Working knowledge of FERPA regulations. Working knowledge of teaching pedagogy and academic success strategies. Some knowledge of admissions requirements for competitive majors. Strong public speaking abilities required. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Excellent inter-personal skills. Effective time -management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and administrators; the ability to work independently and cooperatively with faculty and other offices on campus; a demonstrated ability to further the educational development of students.

Preferred Qualifications

Some knowledge of Health Sciences graduate programs and continuing education programs preferred. Some teaching experience preferred. Some experience in academic advising for the allied health professions preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date

02/10/2022

Open Until Filled

No

Application Review Date

02/25/2022

Job Close Date

02/24/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check

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

Department Information

The College of Health Sciences is committed to excellence and innovation in education, research, and service. The college prepares outstanding health professionals for workforce needs in the region and conducts research for the advancement of health and wellness at this critical time in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. The college has established national and international prominence in our core disciplines through research and the preparation of outstanding health and public health professionals who are leaders in their disciplines and communities.

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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

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

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