Job Title
Athletic Academic Advisor
Position Number
GP208A/GP060A/GP709A
Job Summary
The Athletic Academic Advisor position will coordinate the overall academic advising for student-athletes in designated sports. The position will monitor and enhance progress towards degree and continuing eligibility under all NCAA, Conference, and ODU regulations.
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with experience to that of an advanced degree in the area of counseling, education, or higher education.
- Knowledge and understanding of the process required in university athletic advising.
- Strong communication skills in order to meet the demands of a diverse constituent group consisting of student-athletes, coaches, administrators and faculty/staff.
- Strong computer skills to include Word applications.
- Experience in advising students in academic settings.
- Experience within an athletic administrative unit.
Application Review Date
07/21/2026
Job Close Date
07/20/2026
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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, 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 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.