| Location | Norfolk, VA |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title Administrative Assistant Position Number 01448A Department INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOOLS Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job Full Time EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales) Job Description
The primary function of this position is to support to Dean's Office and the schools of Data Science, Supply Chain, and Cybersecurity, and our Data Science Institute for a variety of clerical, administrative, and communications coordination. Responsibilities for this position are critical in the support of overall operations for the Interdisciplinary Schools and therefore will include tasks related to travel, catering, events, meetings, purchasing, technical or building workorders, reception, inventories, orders and deliveries, and reception. Other clerical or administrative duties may be assigned.
Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Windows based software.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Proficient with email correspondence and shared calendars.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Basic previous experience with databases or inventory tracking and spreadsheets.
Basic experience answering phones, emails, and in-person inquiries.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Considerable experience with administrative systems, processes, and policies in higher education such as those related to travel purchasing, reimbursements, procurement, scheduling, and catering.
Conditions of Employment
This is a Monday through Friday position; 8a to 5p.
Two equivalent positions will be filled from this post.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03301 Job Open To General Public Open Date 05/18/2026 Close Date 05/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary
Please attached resume and cover letter. Answers for supplemental questions are required. At least two job-related, current or former supervisor references required.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page 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.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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.
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