• Assistant Director of Virginia Digital Maritime…

    Old Dominion University (Suffolk, VA)


    Posting Details

     

    Job Title Assistant Director of Virginia Digital Maritime Center

     

    Department DIGITAL SHIPBUILDING

     

    Position Number FP602A

     

    Location Suffolk, VA

    Job Summary

    The Assistant Director will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Virginia Digital Maritime Center ( VDMC ), by supporting the VDMC Executive Director in strategic planning, daily operations, program development, and external engagement. This position is responsible for fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, industry, and community partners, while ensuring the effective management of the Center’s research, educational, and outreach activities.

     

    Position Type FullTime

     

    Type of Recruitment General Public

    Minimum Qualifications

    Must possess or be eligible for a security clearance to be considered for the position and maintain for the duration of employment in this position.

     

    A master’s degree required in operations, management or other related field.

     

    Minimum of ten years’ experience in program management and positions of leadership, preferably with U.S. Naval operating forces or maritime industrial base.

     

    • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and staff.

    • Strong project management, planning, and analytical skills.

    • Ability to motivate and coordinate faculty and staff toward shared goals.

    • Forward-looking, with the ability to identify opportunities and adapt to emerging challenges.

    • Strong communications skills and effective at presenting complex ideas to varied audiences.

    • Some experience in grants management, compliance, and proposal development.

    • Knowledge of maritime industry including shipbuilding, ship repair, Naval operations.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Conditions of Employment

     

    Job Open Date 12/15/2025

     

    Open Until Filled No

     

    Application Review Date 01/05/2026

     

    Job Close Date 12/31/2025

     

    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 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 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

    + Other Document

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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