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Job Title Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment

Department STUDENT HOUSING

Position Number GP554A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Residence Education, the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment (AD for AIA ) supports the Department of Housing & Residence Life, as well as the University’s mission of supporting student retention and academic success. The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Assessment leads HRL’s assessment efforts to demonstrate impact and implementation of national HRL trends and best practices for continuous departmental improvement. The AD for AIA is expected to anticipate student development and academic program needs of the HRL student population. Utilizing CAS Standards, develop, in partnership with the leadership team of Residence Education, learning outcomes, programs, and experiences that support a high-quality learning environment connected to academic success and retention related initiatives. This position also serves on the Housing-On Call Duty rotation and serves as a Conduct Educator for the student accountability process.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel services, student development, counseling or a related field required with several years of experience, post-master’s experience in housing/residence life.

+ An understanding of student development and residential curriculum in a college/university setting.

+ In-depth knowledge of higher education assessment, evaluation, and data analysis.

+ Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research.

+ Demonstrated competence in staff supervision, training and evaluation, residence hall management, and community development.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, university administrators and external constituencies including parents.

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

+ Ability to work autonomously in a team environment; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and possess strong organizational skills.

+ Strong commitment to student academic success and providing a student-centered approach throughout the residential experience.

+ Considerable experience in academic initiatives, including academic support services in residence halls, living-learning communities, and/or academic intervention.

+ Considerable experience with developing assessment plans, reports, and evaluation activities to implement evidence-based best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Star-Rez, Maxient, and Qualtrics software

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 01/12/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 02/09/2026

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 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

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Diversity/Inclusion Statement

Supplemental Questions

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