Location: Norfolk,VA, USA
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Director for Student Employment
Department
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Position Number
FP468A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Student Employment designs, implements, champions, and evaluates student employment programs at Old Dominion University to establish student employment as a premier form of experiential learning critical contributor to students' career readiness. Under the vision and direction of the Associate Director for Administration and Strategic Initiatives, the Assistant Director for Student Employment oversees the Federal Work-Study program and the Learn and Earn Advantage Program (LEAP) for Old Dominion University. Additionally, this position consults with the campus community regarding job postings, promotions, progression plans, and student learning outcomes for all student employment positions.The Assistant Director for Student Employment generates and curates' information, resources, programs, processes, and services that increase students' career readiness through student employment and on-campus stakeholders' ability to provide robust, developmental student employment opportunities to ODU students. 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 a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Human Services Counseling, or a related field of study with significant work experience.
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 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 adultclients.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date
12/09/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
01/06/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Initial review of candidates will begin January 6th.
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) ###-####.
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.