Posting Details Job Title Assistant Director, Transfer Initiatives Department ADVISING ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP Position Number FP354A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary The Office of Advising Administration guides undergraduate students through academic challenges and choices, oversees the administration of professional advising for ODU’s main campus, and partners with students to support them in achieving their educational goals. This position advises prospective and current transfer students; interprets policies and procedures regarding admissions requirements, major exploration, transfer agreements and academic requirements; and manages the daily operations of the Transfer Center. This position also serves as the main ODU POC for the Transfer VA project, assists with other transfer related projects, and in absence of the Director, represents Transfer Initiatives and the Transfer Center in all University and community events, meetings and functions, as needed. Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications An earned Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or related discipline. + Previous experience working in a Higher Education environment required + Extensive knowledge of academic advising policies, protocol, and management systems + Considerable experience providing academic advising, student engagement, success and/or retention programming in a higher education environment + Considerable knowledge of college student interventions and success programming + Experience in college student recruitment, enrollment, and/or registration processes + Demonstrated experience in collaboration across multiple units to plan and facilitate initiatives to impact student success + Excellent organizational skills + Detail oriented + Ability to manage time to work both independently and as a team member + Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple, concurrent programs/tasks + Excellent public relations skills, including oral, interpersonal and written communication. + Ability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures and to seek guidance as appropriate. + Excellent computer skills. + Ability to plan and manage events and projects and coordinate personnel to facilitate completion. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Community College Transfer Guides and Transfer VA. Conditions of Employment Job Open Date 07/22/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date 08/08/2025 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).