Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code 19013
Pay Band 03
Posting Details
Working Title
ASSIGNMENTS COORDINATOR
Position Number 00158A
Department
STUDENT HOUSING
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales)
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Occupancy Management, the Assignments Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the management of housing assignments administration and functions related to occupancy management. The Assignments Coordinator will provide in-person and electronic customer service to students and parents.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of student housing operations in a higher education environment.
- Ability to learn and effectively use StarRez and other housing management systems.
- Skill in using data to monitor occupancy, identify vacancies and discrepancies, evaluate trends, and support operational decisions.
- Skill in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Skill in maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Skill in customer service and professional communication.
- Skill in problem-solving and resolving assignment-related issues.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and interpret housing-related information and reports.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive student information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
- Other duties as assigned.
Special licenses, registration or certification NONE
Education or training None
Level and type of experience Considerable experience in a position that requires frequent public interaction. Basic experience performing administrative/clerical duties involving answering phones, greeting customers, and providing information orally and in writing. Skilled at Word and Excel.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Some experience working in a university environment. Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and work independently. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Some experience in higher education at a university or college. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Conditions of Employment Given the nature of the positions in Student Campus Life 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.).
[ Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. This role does not require the employee to reside on campus and on campus housing will not be provided.
Additional conditions of employment: “Other duties as assigned.” This position will participate in various university events including but not limited to Move-In, Admitted Students Day, Door Knocks, Late Night Breakfast, orientation events, etc. which may require you to work outside of your normal work schedule and/or weekends.]
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 42,000
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03448
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 11/12/2026
Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary None
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.