Assistant Director for Programs

Old Dominion University is hiring an Assistant Director for Employer Programs to design, run, and evaluate industry-facing services that advance student and alumni recruitment in the Center for Career and Leadership Development. The assistant director builds and maintains employer relationships and supports employer sourcing, employer education, and recruiting events. A central part of the work is widening access to full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, practica, and apprenticeships for students and alumni.

• Plan and execute employer recruitment events and programs, including career fairs and on-campus recruiting
• Cultivate relationships with local, regional, national, and international employers
• Create information, resources, and services that increase student and alumni access to jobs and internships
• Support employer sourcing and employer education efforts
• Join Center for Career and Leadership Development services and program delivery
• Contribute to the center's and division's strategic goals
• Know career coaching and counseling practices for college students, adult learners, and working professionals
• Understand career development theories and the NACE career readiness competencies
• Hold a bachelor's degree in human resources, higher education, human services, counseling, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Work during university closings when directed, sometimes remotely