Job Title
Director of Academic Services
Department
HONORS COLLEGE
Job Summary
The Director of Academic Services of the Perry Honors College to support student progression and success. They will lead and supervise the entire team of PHC academic advisors and work closely with the Dean and Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs on formulating and implementing policies related to PHC curriculum.
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent related experience in a higher education setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of academic advising theories, developmental advising models, and high-impact educational practices for high-achieving and Honors student populations.
- Advanced knowledge of higher education policies, compliance structures, curriculum alignment, and legal guidelines, including strict application and oversight of FERPA regulations.
- Thorough understanding of student information systems (such as Banner, Degree Works, and Navigate) and data tracking tools used to monitor student progression and retention.
- Advanced supervisory and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage, inspire, mentor, and evaluate a team of professional advising staff.
- Expert-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to successfully navigate complex campus dynamics, collaborate across university divisions, and advocate for team needs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data sets into clear executive updates and articulate Honors policies persuasively to diverse populations.
- Highly Developed technical proficiency, with the ability to confidently design, audit, and pull reports from university records databases and tracking systems.
- Demonstrated ability to champion and cultivate a supportive, inclusive environment for a highly diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators.
- Proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make strategic decisions under pressure, balance competing priorities, and drive long-term projects to completion.
- Comprehensive capacity for empathy, adaptability, and an active growth mindset, paired with the resilience required to manage sensitive student crises or team challenges.
- Advanced analytical ability to evaluate student progression trends, identify institutional barriers to student success, and collaborate creatively on innovative Honors curriculum and programmatic solutions.
Application Review Date
08/07/2026
Job Close Date
08/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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
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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.
