• Orientation Coordinator

    Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)


    Posting Details

     

    Job Title Orientation Coordinator

     

    Department STUD ACTIVITIES & LEADER OFFICE

     

    Position Number FP378A

     

    Location Norfolk, VA

    Job Summary

    This position provides essential support to the Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration by assisting with the coordination of student staffing logistics, facilitating an online course for family members, and supporting communication efforts for new students and their supporters. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, this role helps execute orientation initiatives and outreach efforts to enhance the transition experience for incoming students and their families.

     

    Position Type FullTime

     

    Type of Recruitment General Public

    Minimum Qualifications

    + A master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or comparable field by start date. Bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a Master’s degree may be substituted.

    + Some knowledge of student development theory.

    + Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative environment and work across organizational lines.

    + Demonstrated ability to advise, supervise, or mentor students.

    + Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member.

    + Some experience with one or more of the following populations: fraternities & sororities, student organizations, program boards, student staff, orientation leaders.

    + Some experience with data management, data reporting, or database support.

    + Some experience with group development and training.

    + Some experience creating, implementing, and evaluating student-centered programs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Conditions of Employment

     

    Job Open Date 06/04/2025

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Application Review Date 06/20/2025

     

    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

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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