"Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections"

Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections

Department
OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS

Position Number
FP393A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections manages a comprehensive unit that supports campus interculturalization efforts and plays a pivotal role in supporting the university’s commitment to student success and a globally engaged community. To achieve this goal, the Assistant Director curates program initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience, promoting campus engagement, and contributing to the interculturalization of the university community. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating program initiatives that support and enhance the sense of belonging, retention, and success of the campus community. Additionally, the Assistant Director strives to foster authentic cross-cultural learning experiences and engagement opportunities, a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally, and are prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international education, international/global studies, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degrees in related field with substantial professional experience that equates to a master’s degree.
• Considerable knowledge of the factors impacting the cultural and psychosocial development of international students.
• Working knowledge of global competencies and social issues.
• Excellent intercultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting presentations and effectively networking with a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated skills in promoting events, services, and programs.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office and Adobe systems in a Windows/network, and graphic software programs.
• Ability to design, organize and manage programs that help enrich international student life and help them on their transition and development in US higher education institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement programs, events, and activities that promote cross-cultural learning experiences and global engagement opportunities within a higher educational setting
• Demonstrated ability to conduct workshops and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate programs.
• Considerable experience working with initiatives that focuses on intercultural interaction of international and domestic population.
• Considerable experience working effectively with globally diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to optimize costs, allocate resources effectively, and adhere to financial constraints to ensure the successful execution of program initiatives.
• Considerable experience in budget management for cultural programs and events.
• Some experience in cross-cultural programming and international affairs as it relates to student services at an institution of higher learning.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date
10/13/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
11/01/2025

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
https://www.odu.edu/intercultural-relations

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 (757)683-3141.

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.

ODU Statement

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.