Director, Programming and Operations

Company: ODU Human Resources
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

ODU Human Resources Director, Programming and Operations (FP308A) ODU is seeking candidates for a Director, Programming and Operations (full-time, 12 month) position. This position will provide comprehensive services and assessment of services within the School of Continuing Education, with a specific focus on the Credentialing Center and Office of Prior Learning Assessment. This position collaborates and provides relevant programming support to facilitate student success and enrollment. These efforts include, but are not limited to revenue generation, enrollment management, advising/counseling, and career management. Specifically, this position: -Directs the operations, planning and development of continuing education programs. Oversees course budgets, proposes policies, develops new programs and markets existing programs. Reaches targeted audiences for non-credit programming and has responsibility for revenue goals, so the unit is self-sustaining. Partners with college stakeholders, third party vendors, area school districts, community groups and local businesses to provide programming that meets the needs of a diverse community. -Manages the resources and supervision of Credentialing Center staff. Directs the administration of national tests through third party vendors such as Pearson, Kryterion, College Board, and similar. Arranges new and maintains existing contractual agreements with national testing companies. Develops and implements testing policies and procedures to the University community. Collaborates with testing companies to develop effective testing assessment methods. Supervises the preparation of computerized scoring and Banner system for placement tests. Delegates special projects as needed. Develops and maintains strategic plan for future use of the Credentialing Center. -Assists with the intake of student inquiries, advises students, and provides the initial academic assessments necessary to facilitate entry into the Prior Learning Assessment program. Plans and directs on- and off-campus engagement programs and events, including college fairs, job fairs, graduate school fairs, etc.; develops other strategies to improve recruiting and increase the number of students participating in the program. Maintains and reports data regarding potential student markets, contacts, applications, and acceptances. -Forecasts budget needs for long-range strategic planning. Monitors revenue generating programs and provides revenue and expense information to School staff. Reviews financial transactions and verifies deposits. -Supervises the Coordinator of the Credentialing Center and provides leadership for the Credentialing Center team. Required Education: A master s degree in business management, finance, marketing, workforce development, higher education administration, counseling, psychology, or a related field of study is required. Or a bachelor s degree, in the previously mentioned fields of study, with equivalent related work experience to a master s degree may be substituted. Required Qualifications: --- Working knowledge of operations and technical aspects related to testing programs and equipment --- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex student-focused operation --- Demonstrated ability to perform with considerable independence in decision-making --- Considerable experience working non-traditional students --- Considerable experience working in a higher education environment, or edtech environment --- Considerable experience working in a self-sustaining, revenue generating unit --- Considerable experience using Microsoft Office products and Banner (or comparable program) Review Date: This position will remain open until filled. 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.

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