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Posting Details

Working Title Communications Content Specialist

Position Number 01442A

Department LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category E Paraprofessionals

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Libraries’ Engagement, this position provides programming, administrative and communications support for Libraries’ engagement efforts. This includes managing the Libraries’ social media presence, specifically posting, planning, content creation, and analytics. This position will also plan and coordinate small annual events, while assisting in implementing larger opportunities for engagement. Additionally, this position will manage areas of the Libraries’ donor database, including donor recognition.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

+ Considerable knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, Internet searching, and use of AI technology.

+ Considerable knowledge of tools and methods for creating digital photo and video content

+ Considerable interpersonal, organizational, communication, and project and time management skills.

+ Basic analytical skills including problem solving and critical thinking.

+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment.

+ Considerable ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations both verbally and in writing.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

+ Basic experience in creating communications assets such as digital and print promotional items, annual reports and gift acknowledgments.

+ Basic experience in event planning.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

+ Basic customer service experience.

+ Some experience in managing displays and exhibitions.

+ Some experience working in or with academic libraries.

+ Combination of education and related experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities.

Conditions of Employment

Usual work schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support Libraries events and programming.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - $33,828

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03166

Job Open To ODU Employees Only

Open Date 01/05/2026

Close Date 01/09/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Please include names and contact information for three professional references, preferably current or former supervisors.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page odu.edu/library

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.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you a current ODU employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter