Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Project Manager
Position Number
01483A
Department
VHS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
B Professionals
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Communications ( VHS ), this position will serves as one of the primary University Communications (Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University) contacts with internal and external constituencies to ensure all unit efforts align with university strategy and priorities set by the division’s leadership. This position will collaborate with University Communications- VHS colleagues to develop reports to share with stakeholders. This position plans, coordinates and manages University Communications- VHS projects that span the entire unit. This individual is the University Communications- VHS project management administrator, serves as the main point of contact for our internal clients and collaborates closely with external partners including advertising partners and our agency of record.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of branding, marketing, advertising, and communication tactics.
Demonstrated ability to manage and implement a variety of marketing and communications production calendars, schedules, etc.
Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
Exceptional critical thinking and people management skills.
Demonstrated skill in working effectively in a team setting to achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships.
Demonstrated ability to manage software tools and automations to ensure efficient and effective productivity of the team.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
N/A
Level and type of experience
Basic experience managing projects.
Basic experience balancing multiple, competing priorities (multi-tasking).
Basic experience in managing a project management software system.
Some experience implementing integrated marketing campaign strategies.
Some experience gathering, analyzing, and implementing marketing data.
Some experience with public relations, branding, marketing, and communications in a professional setting.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Considerable experience with branding, marketing, and communications in a professional setting.
Prior experience in higher education marketing.
Considerable experience in serving as an administrator for a project management system, i.e. Asana, Monday, Trello.
Conditions of Employment
In-person reporting. This position is not eligible for telework.
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.
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.).
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S03389
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
07/16/2026
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.
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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.
