Assistant Director of Pre-College Initiatives

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Genetics, Leadership, Medical Conditions, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Secondary School, Student Admissions, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
9 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Director of Pre-College Initiatives Department ADMISSIONS Position Number FP113A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Pre-College Initiatives plays a critical role in advancing the university's long-term enrollment strategy by leading sustained outreach and pipeline development efforts. This position shifts early-stage recruitment from being the responsibility of admission counselors to a dedicated, strategic function focused on building and cultivating future student pools over multiple years.

The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and executing outreach strategies that engage prospective students from middle school through their junior year of high school, ensuring a strong, diverse, and well-prepared pipeline of future applicants. This role emphasizes long-term relationship building, data-informed decision-making, and seamless transition of students from early engagement to active recruitment.

Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Master's degree is required. Or a bachelor's degree with related work experience equivalent to a master's degree
  • Mastery of principles and practices. Able to resolve unusual problems and perform effectively in both typical and unique work situations.
  • Comprehensive related experience and/or education/training.
  • Able to work without direct supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience in relationship building
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CRM systems and enrollment data analysis.
  • Experience working with K-12 partners, college access programs, or community organizations.
  • Supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Familiarity with pre-college programming, early outreach, college access, or pipeline development models.

Conditions of Employment

This position will have to work some nights and weekends.

Job Open Date 06/11/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date 06/16/2026 Job Close Date 06/29/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Along with the completed application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information

https://www.odu.edu/admissions

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

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