This position will assist the Director of Faculty Diversity and Retention with the planning, development, coordination, management, and assessment of various professional development activities and programs related to the recruitment and retainment of faculty. This position will be expected to:
• Research, develop, facilitate, and assess programs to assist with the recruiting of faculty, retention of faculty, and the promotion of inclusive excellence.
• Manage projects from inception to completion with advanced assessment of such projects.
• Identify and advocate for research-based based practices for recruitment and retention; determine the strategies, services and support necessary for the recruitment and retention of faculty.
• Create and lead workshops for faculty on a wide variety of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with various divisions within the university to promote inclusive excellence.
• Provide effective communication and marketing strategies for the Office of Faculty Diversity and Retention.
• Collaborate on grants, op-ed, journal articles, research projects, annual reports, presentations and newsletters.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, education, sociology, psychology, business, or human resources. Considerable experience in diversity, equity and inclusion. Considerable experience in program development, teaching and project management. Considerable experience in faculty recruitment and retention. Considerable experience in the design, implementation, delivery and assessment of program development initiatives and diversity programs. Basic/working experience working with faculty and in a university environment. Considerable knowledge of higher education challenges to diversifying. Considerable knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion theories and strategies in application to higher education environments. Basic knowledge of mentoring. Expertise in the development of programs and workshops in higher education. Expertise in project management, data collection and analysis and curation. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and publishing); attention to detail. Excellent research and problem-solving skills. Effective networking skills. Familiarity with tools for information access, collaboration, and instruction using current technologies. Proficient skill in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SWAY , Access, Outlook, and PhotoShop along with Google Drive, and ePortfolio) or other similar applications.

Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree in education, communication, psychology, sociology, higher education leadership or related field. Extensive knowledge of higher-education learning environments. Extensive experience in diversity, equity and inclusion. Extensive experience in recruitment and retention of faculty.

Conditions of Employment
In accordance with Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam effective September 1, 2021, all Old Dominion University employees who enter the workplace or work remotely must disclose their vaccine status to the designated university personnel. Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status, must undergo weekly COVID -19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to designated university personnel .

Job Open Date
08/30/2021

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
09/21/2021

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. 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 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 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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