Executive Director for the Office of Advising Administration
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Job Title
Executive Director for the Office of Advising Administration
Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP
Position Number FA121A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary The Executive Director for the Office of Advising Administration is responsible for strategic vision, administrative oversight, and leadership for centralized on-campus academic advising at Old Dominion University. This position is responsible for aligning academic advising with the Old Dominion Strategic Plan, professional best practices, and the needs of the on-campus student population. The executive director ensures proper training, supervision, and evaluation for advising staff, and the implementation of quality academic advising for on-campus programs at Old Dominion University.
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment Internal Recruitment
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education-related area.
Good interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact with a wide range of people on and off campus.
Demonstrated administrative and supervisory ability.
Strong editing and proofreading skills in order to coordinate various publications.
Good writing skills.
Strong organizational ability.
Considerable technical knowledge of web browsers.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve technical issues.
Considerable experience in higher education administration, preferably in Academic Affairs.
Considerable experience with advising, curriculum, and Catalog review and production.
Considerable supervisory experience.
Considerable prior administrative experience.
Conditions of Employment This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Job Open Date 02/23/2026
Application Review Date 03/02/2026
Job Close Date 03/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information 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.
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.
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.
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:
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional:
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
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Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP
Position Number FA121A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary The Executive Director for the Office of Advising Administration is responsible for strategic vision, administrative oversight, and leadership for centralized on-campus academic advising at Old Dominion University. This position is responsible for aligning academic advising with the Old Dominion Strategic Plan, professional best practices, and the needs of the on-campus student population. The executive director ensures proper training, supervision, and evaluation for advising staff, and the implementation of quality academic advising for on-campus programs at Old Dominion University.
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment Internal Recruitment
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education-related area.
Good interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact with a wide range of people on and off campus.
Demonstrated administrative and supervisory ability.
Strong editing and proofreading skills in order to coordinate various publications.
Good writing skills.
Strong organizational ability.
Considerable technical knowledge of web browsers.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve technical issues.
Considerable experience in higher education administration, preferably in Academic Affairs.
Considerable experience with advising, curriculum, and Catalog review and production.
Considerable supervisory experience.
Considerable prior administrative experience.
Conditions of Employment This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Job Open Date 02/23/2026
Application Review Date 03/02/2026
Job Close Date 03/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information 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.
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.
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.
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:
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional:
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
#J-18808-Ljbffr