Director of Webb University Center (GP617A) at ODU Human Resources in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

ODU is seeking candidates for a Director of Webb University Center (full-time, 12 month) position. The role of Director for Webb University Center is crucial in ensuring the Webb University Center effectively meets the diverse needs of our student body. The Director for Webb University Center will provide strategic management leadership over Webb University Center. The position will be responsible for operations and oversight of all staff, service, facilities, maintenance and budget. The Director will also monitor maintenance and operational issues and coordinate required maintenance for Webb University Center. The Director will manage scheduling for faculty and staff inside Webb University Center.

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

Required Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in stated fields with related experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Required Qualifications: 

• Considerable knowledge of the role of trends, and best practices related to student union operations, facility management, event management, contracted services, and program assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple projects with coinciding deadlines.
• Ability to successfully perform managerial responsibilities (planning, organization leadership, budget, personnel, program evaluation, facility management, and operations) in a complex regulatory, legal, policy, and political environment.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a complex network of relationships with multiple partners on and off-campus.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with the ability to lead in a dynamic community with a diverse student body.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Extensive experience in working in a complex organizational fast-paced and demanding environment

• Prior working experience developing effective partnerships and working in a collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Considerable experience in a Higher Education environment, specifically student union operations.

Conditions of Employment: Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

Review Date: This position is open until filled.
To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22305. 

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. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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