Old Dominion University
Posting Details
Job Title Associate Creative Director
Department ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Position Number FP640A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Associate Creative Director at Old Dominion University will support the implementation of the strategic enrollment management plan to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll future students. As a member of the Enrollment Marketing & Analytics team, the Associate will provide design expertise and creative strategy to Enrollment Management, while maintaining University brand standards. This position plays an active role, alongside the Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing, in leading creative projects and developing visual and storytelling elements for both digital and traditional marketing campaigns.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, or a related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent related experience in previously mentioned fields.
Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Microsoft Office).
Considerable understanding of digital marketing and advertising principles.
Considerable knowledge of branding/marketing and communications tactics and strategies
Exceptional graphic design skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in managing creative campaigns and brand consistency.
Demonstrated skill in working effectively in a team setting to achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to use the web, video, news media and social networking sites for marketing purposes.
Considerable experience with brand marketing/communications in a professional setting.
Considerable experience developing creative content for marketing or advertising campaigns.
Working experience training and supervising staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions that drive enrollment and brand awareness in a complex organization.
Comprehensive experience managing creative strategy and design for both digital and traditional marketing platforms.
Considerable experience working within brand guidelines, particularly in complex organizations.
Proven experience in the higher education landscape, with an understanding of its unique marketing challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 02/24/2025
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Date 03/11/2025
Job Close Date 03/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Media Portfolio
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Job Title Associate Creative Director
Department ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Position Number FP640A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Associate Creative Director at Old Dominion University will support the implementation of the strategic enrollment management plan to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll future students. As a member of the Enrollment Marketing & Analytics team, the Associate will provide design expertise and creative strategy to Enrollment Management, while maintaining University brand standards. This position plays an active role, alongside the Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing, in leading creative projects and developing visual and storytelling elements for both digital and traditional marketing campaigns.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, or a related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent related experience in previously mentioned fields.
Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Microsoft Office).
Considerable understanding of digital marketing and advertising principles.
Considerable knowledge of branding/marketing and communications tactics and strategies
Exceptional graphic design skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in managing creative campaigns and brand consistency.
Demonstrated skill in working effectively in a team setting to achieve goals.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to use the web, video, news media and social networking sites for marketing purposes.
Considerable experience with brand marketing/communications in a professional setting.
Considerable experience developing creative content for marketing or advertising campaigns.
Working experience training and supervising staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions that drive enrollment and brand awareness in a complex organization.
Comprehensive experience managing creative strategy and design for both digital and traditional marketing platforms.
Considerable experience working within brand guidelines, particularly in complex organizations.
Proven experience in the higher education landscape, with an understanding of its unique marketing challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 02/24/2025
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Date 03/11/2025
Job Close Date 03/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Media Portfolio
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).