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Department TRiO/Student Supprt Svcs (MSA)

Position Title Consultant-Acad Advisor/Couns

Job Title TRIO SSS Counselor/Peer Mentor Coordinator

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Bend

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The TRIO Student Support Services ( TRIO SSS ) Program is seeking a Counselor/Peer Mentor Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The goal of the position is to improve the overall retention and graduation rates of program students, to serve as an important piece of the overall support net which the program provides its students, and to facilitate strong and positive relationships between TRIO SSS and all other constituents who work directly with students in the program.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Academic Counselor/Peer Mentor Coordinator position for the TRIO Student Support Services Program at Oregon State University in Bend, Oregon.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

70%– Provide direct professional academic counseling to diverse population of students. Maintain complete records on the academic progress of each student; submit end-of-term summary for each student; coordinate as needed with advisors in each student’s major concerning progress toward degree.

20%– Coordinate and organize peer mentoring program: recruit and train qualified peer mentors. Process requests and assign peer mentors to incoming TRIO students. Provide assessment reports of mentoring program to SSS Asst. Director. Plan and coordinate cultural events, program activities and volunteer opportunities for program participants. Provide annual evaluations for each Peer Mentor.

5%– Coordinate the TRIO SSS summer bridge program for incoming SSS participants during fall term, including development of intended outcomes and assessment plan, development of curriculum, development of housing plan and agreements/contracts with UHDS and recruiting student staff to help with the bridge program take place before classes begin.

5%– Participate in academic counseling meetings as well as SSS staff meetings; report directly to SSS Director and Asst. Director. Participate in collaborative programs and initiatives of the Division and expand and enhance cultural competency and diversity efforts in the program, the division, and the university. Other duties as assigned as assigned (i.e. input student documentation, support program outreach efforts, attend training when necessary)

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Student Services, or related field.

+ Experience meeting the educational needs of low-income, first generation students, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse populations and students needing developmental education.

+ Commitment to a developmental philosophy and a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative academic counseling team.

+ An interest in helping others be successful in college.

+ Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

+ The ability to arrange a schedule directly with students and manage one’s own schedule. Prior experience with college-level programs.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Background similar to that of program-eligible students (low income, first-generation, individual with a disability).

+ Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office, OSU technology and Blumen.

+ An understanding of the TRIO programs student population (first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities).

+ Experience in peer leadership.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typical office environment. May require some evening and weekend work.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $50,000-$60,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/67949

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09062UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/01/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 05/31/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) After reviewing the OSU mission statement athttps://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-mission-statement, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to support an inclusive environment and promote equitable practices for students. (Attach as Other Document 1)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Juan Navarro

[email protected]

541-737-4784

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/168100

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.