Posting Details
Working Title Athletic Executive Strategic Operations Specialist
Position Number 00669A
Department ATHLETICS
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category B Professionals
Job Description
The Athletics Strategic Operations Specialist provides high-level support to the Athletic Director, Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer, and Deputy Athletics Director - Student-Athlete Advancement, Revenue Growth & Competitive Strategy. This position plays a key role in advancing ODU Athletics' strategic priorities by coordinating projects, executing initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across the department. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining strict compliance with NCAA , DHRM , and ODU policies.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of accepted practices, policies, and procedures in the planning and coordinating of administrative and support services.
Some knowledge and understanding of intercollegiate athletics.
Excellent public relations skills.
Strong and effective organization skills.
Effective computer skills such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated typing and keyboard skills to include excellent speed and accuracy.
Communicate successfully both in writing and orally in order to effectively represent the Athletic Director and his/her office to the numerous internal and external public customers that interface the athletic department.
Demonstrated ability to provide executive level administrative assistance to include taking minutes, drafting and preparing correspondence, reports and special projects and proposals.
Demonstrated ability to promote efficiency, maintain confidentiality and apply independent judgment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures to provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings and schedules with the President's Cabinet, VPs, donors, business executives and staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare presentations, statistical reports, graphs and
presentations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while producing quality work. Demonstrated ability to independently carry out projects and assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work regular Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM in office (non-negotiable), some evening and weekend work required.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, safeguarding sensitive documents and/or information and exercise sound judgement
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and @type of experience
Considerable experience providing operational support. Some experience in project management, event planning, or strategic operations within collegiate athletics or a similar sector of work.
Some experience working in positions building relationships with diverse constituencies and external partners.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Some previous work experience in higher education. Some experience providing operational support to an executive. Some experience in fundraising and donor relations and college or professional athletics. Some experience in working in positions build relationships with diverse constituencies and external partners, preferably including student-athletes, coaches, and/or faculty.
Conditions of Employment
Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM in office (non-negotiable), with some evening and weekend work required.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - 65,000-70,000
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03075
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 09/29/2025
Close Date 10/03/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Please upload cover letter and resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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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.
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
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter
