Coordinator for Student Engagement and Traditions

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Coordinator for Student Engagement and Traditions

Department

STUD ACTIVITIES & LEADER OFFICE

Position Number

FP344A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Student Engagement & Traditions (SET) at Old Dominion University supports students throughout their Monarch experience from confirmation to commencement with the goal of supporting the retention, persistence, and graduation of ODU students. The SET team oversees large-scale campus programs and events, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, off-campus student life, ODU's campus information desk, and supports existing campus traditions while developing new ones. The Coordinator for Student Engagement & Traditions will oversee one of three programmatic areas: Student Organizations, Fraternities & Sororities, and Campus Programming. Representative duties include: meeting regularly with students to facilitate and support their development as leaders while planning and executing campus events and operational support; Planning and coordination of unit events, programs, or initiatives. Provide creative engagement opportunities for students that appeal to a broad and diverse audience; and the development and execution of training and development opportunities for a variety of student populations.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications
  • A master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or comparable field by start date. Bachelor's degree with experience equivalent to a Master's degree may be substituted.
  • Some knowledge of student development theory.
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative environment and work across organizational lines.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, supervise, or mentor students.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member.
  • Some experience with one or more of the following populations: fraternities & sororities, student organizations, program boards, student staff, orientation leaders.
  • Some experience with data management, data reporting, or database support.
  • Some experience with group development and training.
  • Some experience creating, implementing, and evaluating student-centered programs.
Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment




Job Open Date

02/06/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

03/04/2024

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

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.

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  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Contact Information for Professional References
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