Director of Webb University Center

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Director of Webb University Center

Department
ASST VP FOR UNIV AUX SERV

Position Number
GP617A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The role of Director for Webb University Center is crucial in ensuring the Webb University Center effectively meets the diverse needs of our student body. The Director for Webb University Center will provide strategic management leadership over Webb University Center. The position will be responsible for operations and oversight of all staff, service, facilities, maintenance and budget. The Director will also monitor maintenance and operational issues and coordinate required maintenance for Webb University Center. The Director will manage scheduling for faculty and staff inside Webb University Center.

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in stated fields with related experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
• Considerable knowledge of the role of trends, and best practices related to student union operations, facility management, event management, contracted services, and program assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple projects with coinciding deadlines.
• Ability to successfully perform managerial responsibilities (planning, organization leadership, budget, personnel, program evaluation, facility management, and operations) in a complex regulatory, legal, policy, and political environment.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a complex network of relationships with multiple partners on and off-campus.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with the ability to lead in a dynamic community with a diverse student body.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Extensive experience in working in a complex organizational fast-paced and demanding environment
• Prior working experience developing effective partnerships and working in a collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a Higher Education environment, specifically student union operations.

Conditions of Employment

Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

Job Open Date
12/09/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
01/13/2025

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

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