Director of Career Development Services

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Job Title

Director of Career Development Services

Department

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Position Number

FA586A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ODU) is located in Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant metropolitan region of coastal Virginia. The institution is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution with a strong focus on student success and learning. The institution is proud of its rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its nearly 25,000 students form a diverse and multicultural community within seven academic colleges. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and through a high quality and growing distance learning program.
Reporting to the executive director of career development services (CDS), the director of CDS is a success-oriented leader who provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive career center that supports students and alumni throughout the job search process through skill acquisition, experiential opportunities, search strategies, and employer engagement. The director will oversee integrated services with a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and a strong knowledge of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards for professional ethical practice in career services and recruiting. The director will have proven ability to drive structural change, manage multiple responsibilities, and engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, alumni, staff, faculty, and employers. The director will develop and execute intentional, high impact career experiences and will create a culture of career services on campus. The director will be expected to: lead, manage and provide ongoing growth and professional development for a team of 19, including four direct reports;
set the vision and strategy for CDS and align its goals and offerings with institutional and divisional priorities;
service as an integral member of the Division of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services (SEES) leadership team;
collaborate with the university's colleges and regional centers and with employers and other internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement a broad array of programs, services, and initiatives designed to positively impact student learning, career development, and success;
serve as an active and informed career center expert with the ability to resolve difficult career or employment related issues;
serve as the chief spokesperson for CDS with internal and external audiences;
oversee annual CDS budget, and align fiscal and other resources to achieve goals and objectives; and
develop and maintain sources of external income through development initiatives and income producing programs and services.
Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, business, counseling, or related field, as well as progressively responsible experience in career counseling and/or student employment experience in a higher education environment. Extensive knowledge of educational program management including strategic planning, assessment, and budgeting. Possess knowledge of sales, business development, or relationship management and have demonstrated experience effectively communicating the needs of employer partners to inform professional development and skill-building initiatives in a university setting. Creative and innovative mindset to develop effective strategies to serve an ever-evolving student and employer population. Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and have the ability to lead, supervise, and direct staff at all levels to accomplish the goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date

02/14/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

03/10/2022

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Review of applications will begin March 10, 2022
and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position please click on the Apply button at ****complete the brief application process, and upload your resume and position-specific cover letter.

Nominations for this position may be emailed to Lynette M. Lindsey at ****. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should ****.

Criminal Background Check

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

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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. Minorities, 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 ****.

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

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

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