Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Director for Employer Relations & Assessment
Department
LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING
Position Number
FP221A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director for Employer Relationships and Assessment develops a recruiting plan and actively recruits new employers to ODU. This individual manages relationships with existing employers and identifies and seeks out new employer relationships for the purpose of hiring ODU students and alumni for experiential and professional opportunities. The Director has direct oversight and responsibility for the planning, marketing, logistics, and coordination of on-campus recruitment activities including informational sessions, interviewing, career/job fairs, and other networking and special events. This individual also directs the design, facilitation, and evaluation of student/employer career experiences, including student and alumni engagement, student/professional mentor programs, and off-campus career trek and job shadow experiences for students. The Director also oversees department-wide assessment and database management efforts, including monthly and annual reporting, development of data dashboards, and management of office databases (i.e., Handshake, Protopia). The Director guides the planning and implementation of the annual ODU Career Summit which brings together employers with faculty and staff. Additionally, this individual directs the revenue-generating Employer Partner Program, facilitates ODU Employer Academy sessions, and leads the ODU Employer Advisory Board.The Director supervises three assistant directors who supervises other team members, manages relevant data collection and reporting, and oversees employer engagement within ODU's Handshake platform.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent knowledge of employer relations, job placement and internship management, job search and career advising, program management, writing and presentation skills, supervision, and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and fairly supervise subordinates; to delegate tasks and meet deadlines and to provide outstanding customer service.
Some experience working with data visualization and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar), analyzing and translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-making, and managing or working with large datasets and departmental databases.
Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Higher Education, Public Administration, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field, or related degree or a bachelor's degree and related experience equivalent to a master's degree in areas of study previously indicated, may be substituted.
Considerable years of experience with corporate relations and job development; office management, supervision of staff, customer service, career counseling with college or adult clients.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date
05/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
06/07/2026
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
The Center for Career and Leadership Development empowers students and alumni from their first day as Monarchs through graduation and their careers by providing innovative programs, comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and intentional engagement with community partners to foster the development of essential career skills and leadership qualities. CCLD inspires lifelong learning, facilitates important connections for career readiness, and supports the critical needs of our community, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate and excel in a dynamic global landscape.
