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Department College of Science Admin (SCI)

Position Title Consultant-Hd Academic Advisor

Job Title New Student Head Advisor

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The College of Science is seeking a New Student Head Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Head Advisor provides leadership for new student academic advising, as well as academic advising designed to proactively support students in the College of Science ( COS ) experiencing academic challenges and working toward success. The Head Advisor position reports to the COS Director of Advising with a dual reporting line to the Director of New Student Advising in University Advising. This position provides consultation and expertise to the COS Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs and the COS Director of Advising on matters relating to new student academic advising and student success.

Area leadership of academic advising includes direct new student advising responsibilities, direct proactive advising responsibilities designed to support students encountering academic challenges, supervision and management of new student advisors in the academic units of the COS , and coordination, collaboration, program support, and/or the completion of special projects. The Head Advisor has direct responsibility for management, operations, training, and strategic goals of the COS new student advising team that directly impact student and advisor success. The Head Advisor engages in their position responsibilities with an underlying focus on creating an equitable and inclusive advising environment where diverse students persist and achieve timely degree completion and academic advisors thrive. This position serves as a resource to COS advisors for new students, and students encountering academic challenges, on university academic policies, procedures, and change initiatives and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures among COS advisors.

The Head Advisor works as a member of the COS team to complete position responsibilities and achieve established goals, and they regularly collaborate with the COS Director of Advising, COS Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, the COS advising team, department head advisors, the university advising team, as well as university partners as appropriate. The Head Advisor leverages Oregon State University’s student information systems and databases, prepares reports as needed using these tools, pursues professional development opportunities for members of the university advising community, and keeps current on University and College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Specific coordination, collaboration, program support, and special projects will be assigned by the COS Director of Advising, and assigned areas of work will support new students, students experiencing academic challenges, new student advisor success, the mission and strategic plan of the University and the strategic plan and Diversity Action Plan of the College of Science.

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

Academic Advising – 30%

Supervision and Leadership – 35%

Coordination, Collaboration, Program Support, and Special Projects – 25%

Other Duties as Assigned – 10%

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

+ Two or more years of full-time professional employment experience in a higher education, student services setting.

+ Demonstrated experience directing the work of others to achieve defined objectives.

+ Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing programs, projects, or initiatives.

+ Evidence of a strong commitment and motivation to support student success.

+ Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non-traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

+ Knowledge and demonstrated application of retention theory, student development theory, and/or proactive advising strategies.

+ Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

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

+ Three or more years of full-time professional experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.

+ One or more years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.

+ Demonstrated ability to work successfully in an environment of change and ambiguity.

+ Experience with student information and/or customer relationship management systems (e.g. Degreeworks, Banner, Peoplesoft, Slate, Salesforce, Navigate, etc.).

+ Experience or skills related to the coordination, collaboration, program support, and special projects this position is responsible for.

+ Master’s or doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Advising, Education, a closely related field, or an advising unit related field.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Occasionally helps with tours, recruitment and/or marketing events at various locations. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

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 $48,945-$83,067

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/168065

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09074UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/06/2025

Full Consideration Date 05/27/2025

Closing Date 06/03/2025

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/CV; and

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

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:

Jen Olarra

[email protected]

541-737-3270

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.

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/168264

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.