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Job Title Coordinator for Academic Initiatives & Assessment

Department STUDENT HOUSING

Position Number GP633A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment the Coordinator for Academic Initiatives is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day academic support functions of the residential education program within the residence halls. In conjunction with the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment, the position hires, supervises, selects, and trains the graduate assistant; assists in coordinating Academic Initiatives staff meetings; collaborates with a wide variety of campus offices to provide academic support for the retention of on-campus students; addresses individual student and parent problems; and enforces policies, procedures, and regulations. This position also assists with coordination of retention outreach efforts in conjunction the SEES Retention Outreach team. Lastly, this position, in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment, assists with the planning and implementation of Residential Curriculum, as well as supporting assessment efforts pertaining to these areas as well.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in student personnel services, student development or related field. Or, a Bachelor’s degree with work experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in student personnel services, student development field is required.

+ Demonstrated competence in developing and implementing academic support services.

+ Demonstrated familiarity with residential curriculum.

+ Basic knowledge of assessment methods and processes.

+ Basic management skills including organization of workflow, managing multiple priorities delegation, hiring, training, motivation, and performance management.

+ Must communicate effectively both written and verbal.

+ Ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, university administrators and external constituencies including parents.

+ Demonstrated commitment to customer service and a student-centered philosophy.

+ Ability to meet deadlines.

+ Ability to envision and implement change.

+ Basic experience in coordinating administrative functions and managing multiple priorities simultaneously within a complex organization is required.

+ Some experience in supervision, training, and academic initiatives, including academic support in residence halls, and/or academic intervention.

+ Basic experience collaborating with a variety of organizations on complex tasks and projects.

+ Some experience applying organizational, communication and supervisory skills within a comparable organization, not-for-profit or corporate setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 05/23/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 06/13/2025

Job Close Date

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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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

Optional Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Diversity/Inclusion Statement

Supplemental Questions

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