Academic Resources and Outreach Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Academic Resources and Outreach Coordinator Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP Position Number FP537A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary

The Academic Resources Coordinator supports student engagement, retention, and academic success by delivering targeted outreach, facilitating cohort‑based and individual programming, and providing direct student support through group and one‑on‑one meetings. The coordinator represents the unit at key campus events-including Orientation, Open Houses, and registration and transfer programs-and provides essential administrative and logistical support for Academic Advising and Academic Success operations.

Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree required, preferably in Counseling, Public Administration, or Higher Education.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and projects that support student retention and academic success. Strong interpersonal skills, including public speaking, and effective written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in a complex working environment.
• Working knowledge of counseling principles and student development theory.
• General working knowledge of academic terminology, degree requirements, and institutional policies.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and apply effective problem‑solving techniques.
• Some experience in counseling, advising, or mentoring students in academic difficulty.
• Some training in the use of student information systems and social media/marketing/communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in academic advising practices or student success initiatives, and experience working at an institution of higher education are preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Application Review Date 06/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information 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.

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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• Other Document

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