Posting Details

Working Title PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Position Number 00963A

Department MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGIN

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales)

Job Description

Point of contact for all departmental activities related to the undergraduate program including: recruitment of freshman students, and enrollment of transfer students from community colleges; creation and updating of academic records of students; providing assistance for certification of students for graduation; advising students concerning rules, regulations and requirements for earning a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; provide support for scheduling of all departmental courses, and associated instructional activities; develop and update brochures for recruitment of new students in the program; act as liaison with alumni, and community colleges; serves as an administrative assistant to the Chair to coordinate academic activities related to students, faculty, alumni and other administrative units in the university.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrate ability to complete work assignments in a timely fashion while multi-tasking. Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to perform in a professional manner in a team environment. Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines when completing shared office tasks. Demonstrate good keyboarding skills and knowledge of PC-based software such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Special licenses, registration or certification

N/A

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Several years of experience in a university academic unit, in a capacity that involves interaction with students, faculty, prospective students and staff of other units in the university.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations concerning academic requirements for admission, continuance and graduation of undergraduate students. Considerable skills in creation, maintenance and updating of computer database for academic records of undergraduate students, using software such as Excel and Banner. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and communicate information and policies listed in the university catalog to undergraduate students and applicants.

Conditions of Employment

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

This is an on-campus position.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 32,842

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02704

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 07/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

None

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

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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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Contact Information for Professional References

  Optional Documents