Assistant Director for Service Learning

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA invites applications for the Assistant Director for Service Learning. The role focuses on developing, facilitating, and supporting service-learning course design and implementation, in collaboration with faculty and community partners.

The incumbent will coordinate service project days, Alternative Spring Break, and oversee Monarch Food Pantry programming for student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of current research on service learning and civic engagement in higher education.
• Strong skills in program development, management, and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external partners to build relationships.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and professionalism in diverse environments.
• Understanding of event planning processes.
• Ability to plan and achieve short- and long-range goals aligned with department mission.

Skills

Program development

Management

Assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Cultural competence

Event planning

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Public Service/Administration

Job description

Assistant Director for Service Learning

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Title

Assistant Director for Service Learning

Department

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Position Number

GP264A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Service Learning is responsible for service-learning and civic engagement opportunities at ODU . This includes collaborating with university faculty and community partners to develop, facilitate, and support service-learning course development and implementation. In addition, the Assistant Director provides direct community service and civic engagement opportunities for students through the coordination of service project days and an Alternative Spring Break program. This individual also supports food insecurity needs of ODU students through oversight of the Monarch Food Pantry and related programming and services. The Assistant Director supervises the Volunteer Programs Specialist, a graduate assistant, and undergraduate student employees, interns, and volunteers and reports directly to the Director of Campus and Community Engagement in the Center for Career & Leadership Development.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Service/Administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Prior working knowledge of the national research pertaining to service learning and civic engagement in higher education.
• Considerable skill in program development, management, and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to build strong relationships, support shared goals, and advance cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and professionalism while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic and diverse work environment.
• Understanding of event planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve short- and long-range goals driven by the mission and goals of the department and division.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable experience in service-learning work on a college campus.
• Some administrative experience in higher education, including administering a budget, planning, and staff supervision.

Conditions of Employment

N/A

Job Open Date

07/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

07/28/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

N/A

Criminal Background Check

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

Department Information

https://www.odu.edu/career-leadership

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 [phone].

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.

Supplemental Questions

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If you have questions:Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Cultureat [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .