Job Information
Old Dominion University Volunteer Programs Specialist in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Working Title Volunteer Programs Specialist
Position Number 01383A
Department LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales)
Job Description
The Volunteer Programs Specialist is responsible for customer service efforts, including supervision of student employees and coordination of Monarch Pantry and Monarch Clothing Closet volunteers; administrative functions, like record keeping and inventorying; assisting with purchasing supplies and budget monitoring; coordinating logistics for office-sponsored events, the Monarch Pantry, and the Monarch Clothing Closet; and assisting with the implementation and staffing of service events, both on and off-campus.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Strong computer skills to include the use a variety of software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet browsers. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with individuals of varying skill levels, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives, which includes working effectively and collegially with other staff and with supervisors. Demonstrated ability to monitor and track budget expenditures. Demonstrated ability to research and acquire items with fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a multi-task environment and exercise independent judgment.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license in good standing and insurable driving record required.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable office and customer service experience working in higher education, human services, event management, or a related area. Basic working experience performing managerial, supervisory, or advising responsibilities.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Considerable use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred. Some experience with departmental purchasing and acquisitions experience preferred.
Some experience with assessment, including survey creation and management, Excel functions, and creation of reports.
Conditions of Employment
Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02740
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 09/09/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
n/a
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/career-leadership
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/career-leadership/service-learning
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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter
