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Job Description

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. A professional record commensurate with a faculty appointment in one of ODU’s academic departments. Eligible applicants may be considered for an initial appointment with tenure.
2. Demonstrated ability to empower, motivate, and foster a sense of belonging among students and colleagues to expand inclusiveness and ensure equitable access.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
4. Experience building and managing effective teams and working cooperatively with both internal and external collaborators toward shared goals.
5. Commitment to maintaining a high profile through personal presence and collaborative leadership.
6. Excellent steward of resources
7. Ability to develop and implement a clear, understandable, and shared vision with internal collaborators (e.g., the diverse cadre of faculty who teach honors courses, PHC staff, associate deans across all colleges, the Office of Academic Innovation & Learning Support (AILS), and the Director of Undergraduate Research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading an honors (or similar) college or program, particularly during periods of significant institutional growth or change.
• A proven ability to design and implement initiatives that foster interdisciplinary partnerships and collapse academic silos, leading to innovative educational experiences.
• Experience expanding study abroad and study away opportunities, particularly for students with financial or other barriers to participation.
• A track record of securing and managing external funding through donor engagement and relationship cultivation.
• Expertise in implementing cutting-edge, evidence-based pedagogies that enhance academic rigor and engagement.
• Success in diversifying academic offerings to attract and retain a broader pool of students and faculty from varied backgrounds.
• Experience developing and executing strategic student success plans tailored for high-achieving students, including retention strategies and career placement initiatives.
• Proven ability to grow student enrollment in a competitive academic environment through strategic outreach and innovative program