Assistant Director for Experiential Learning

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Director for Experiential Learning

Department

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Position Number

FP651A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Experiential Learning designs, implements, champions, and evaluates experiential learning programs at Old Dominion University to establish premier forms of experiential learning as critical contributors to students' career readiness. Under the vision and direction of the Associate Director for Experiential Learning, the Assistant Director for Experiential Learning oversees mentorship programs and employer site visits/career treks for Old Dominion University. Additionally, this position oversees other experiential learning programs including (but not limited to) job simulations, job shadowing, informational interviews, and transferrable skills development.

The Assistant Director for Experiential Learning generates and curates information, resources, programs, processes, and services that increase students' career readiness through experiential learning programs and both on-campus and off-campus stakeholders' ability to provide robust, developmental opportunities to ODU students. In addition, the Assistant Director will participate in CDS services and delivery of programs and support CDS and SEES strategic goals.

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, campus stakeholders, and a diverse student population 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.
  • Basic prior experience providing career coaching or counseling for college students or adult clients.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Considerable prior experience providing career coaching for college students or adult clients.
Conditions of Employment
  • Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment 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 as directed by his or her supervisor.
    • These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).
  • This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Job Open Date

03/01/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

03/15/2024

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

https://www.odu.edu/career-services

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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Contact Information for Professional References
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