Assistant Director Science Academic Support Services

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk is seeking an Assistant Director of Science Academic Support Services to lead and coordinate the College of Sciences’ academicsupportservices. The role includes directing the Science Tutoring Centers and University Testing Center, designing innovative programs with faculty and staff, and evaluating impact on student success.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and data-analysis skills, plus experience in higher education and working with

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of academic support programs.
• Working knowledge of tutoring and mentoring philosophies.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and assess programs.
• Strong problem solving ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Considerable experience working in higher education.
• Considerable experience working with undergraduate students.
• Considerable experience working with academic support programs.

Skills

Academic support

Tutoring philosophy

Data analysis

Communication (written & oral)

Organization

Program development & assessment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences or education

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Director Science Academic Support Services

Department

SCIENCE TUTORING CENTERS

Position Number

FP636A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

This position will develop, lead, coordinate, and assess theacademicsupportservices offered by the College of Sciences. Itwill involve directing the activities of the Science TutoringCenters and University Testing Center, designing and implementinginnovative support programs in coordination with faculty and staff,and evaluating the impact of these initiatives on studentsuccess.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of academic support programs.
• Working knowledge of tutoring and mentoring philosophies.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and assess programs.
• Strong problem solving ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or education, or equivalentcombination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Considerable experience working in higher education.
• Considerable experience working with undergraduate students.
• Considerable experience working with academic supportprograms.

Job Open Date

09/18/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Application Review Date

09/28/2026

Job Close Date

10/02/2026

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees and applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot discliere the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who does not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof a) investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’sforward-focused public doctoral research university with more than23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, anenergetic residential community and initiatives that contribute$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.