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Job Title Assistant Director for Graduate Student & Alumni Programs

Department VP STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ENROLL SERV

Position Number FP048A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Graduate Student & Alumni Programs designs, implements, and evaluates student-facing services and programs to advance student and alumni career readiness at

ODU . The Assistant Director designs and executes programs and signature events in support of the Student & Alumni Programs area, focusing on the needs of graduate students and alumni. Additionally, this position will support program that provides career literacy education for campus partners desiring to contribute to the career readiness of ODU students. This position is vital in providing career and professional development for the ODU community to increase the number and quality of educational opportunities available to students.

The Assistant Director for Graduate Student & Alumni Programs generates and curates information, resources, programs, processes, and services that increase graduate student and alumni readiness and competitiveness for employment opportunities and experiential education. In addition, the Assistant Director will participate in CCLD services and delivery of programs and support CCLD and SEES strategic goals. Given the nature of the positions in Student Enrollment Engagement & Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by their supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (e.g., telework).

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field of study; or currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Human Resources, Higher Education, Human Services Counseling, or a related field of study with work experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.

+ Considerable knowledge of highly effective career coaching or counseling practices and techniques for working with college students, diverse adult learners, and working professionals.

+ Understanding of basic event planning processes.

+ Working knowledge of career center programs and processes.

+ Working knowledge of career development theories, career readiness competencies ( NACE ), and high-impact career practices ( NACM ).

+ Effective presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively meet deadlines and to provide outstanding customer service to varied stakeholder groups.

+ Working knowledge of personal computers and network environments; word processing, spreadsheets, database software, electronic mail, internet use, and presentation software.

+ The ability to work with current and prospective employers in one-on-one, small, and large group settings.

+ The ability to initiate and maintain relationships with local, regional, national, and international employers.

+ The ability to support the career exploration and development needs of students and alumni in one-on-one or group settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable prior experience providing career coaching for college students or adult clients.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 06/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 06/19/2025

Job Close Date 06/18/2025

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

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you currently hold a master’s degree or are you currently enrolled in a master’s program in Counseling, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related field?

+ YES, have a masters degree

+ Yes, Currently Enrolled in Masters Degree Program

+ NO