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Department Public Hlth/HumanSci Adm (HHS)

Position Title Administrator 2-Acad Programs

Job Title Director of Advising and Student Initiatives

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Office of Student Success in the College of Health is seeking a Director of Advising and Student Initiatives. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

In the College of Health, we firmly believe that health is for everyone. Our world-class faculty and dedicated students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors influencing health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that enhance lives, helping individuals thrive from childhood to senior age. We serve others, pursue fulfilling careers, innovate, approach health and well-being through a lens of equity, and co-create knowledge and solutions to urgent health challenges in the remote areas of Oregon, the nation, and the world. Our four primary degree programs—Human Development and Family Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health—are offered in Corvallis, with some programs available at OSU -Cascades. We offer several online degrees, minors, certificates, and micro credentials through OSU Ecampus to accommodate a variety of learners.

The Director of Advising provides leadership and support for academic advising and student success programs, processes, and policies in the College and serves as a member of the university advising leadership team. The role is a dual report to both the Associate Dean of Student Services and Wellbeing, and the Executive Director of University Advising.

This position offers consultation and expertise to the Associate Dean on matters relating to academic advising, student success, and implementation of data-informed decisions regarding policies, procedures, and programs that impact the student experience. The Director of Advising develops structures and initiatives that support student success, retention, and timely degree completion in the College, and they collaborate closely with the College Associate Dean, Executive Director of University Advising and the Director of New Student Advising to facilitate an environment that enables students to make a successful transition to the University and to fully and effectively engage in their university experience.

The Director of Advising provides oversight for College Academic Advisors and serves as a resource on university academic policies, procedures, and change initiatives, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures among advisors. They support advisors to stay informed about campus resources, and they ensure advisors make relevant referrals to support holistic student engagement and timely resolution of issues and barriers to student success. The Director of Advising advises students as needed to support the resolution of complex issues and concerns. The Director of Advising 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 advising teams thrive.

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

Advising Administration & University Leadership – 50%

+ Lead and promote college and university initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of academic advising, to increase student retention and timely degree completion, and to address any disparity in educational outcomes and/or access to opportunities for various student populations.

+ Strategize within the College and with college partners, and complete projects as requested, to support academic advising and college-specific student success initiatives (i.e., engage in recruitment efforts, support scholarship processes, forecast course section needs, coordinate with community college partners, review transfer coursework, and maintain transfer guides).

+ Represent the college on leadership committees and advocate for policies that positively impact the student experience.

+ Develop and implement strategies to address systemic barriers to student success and improve advising practices in the college and its academic units.

+ Utilize data analytics, reports, and resources to engage in data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices for student success.

+ Provide strategic oversight and leadership in the development and implementation of academic advising policies and programs and interpret policies as needed to support academic advising efforts in the College and at the University.

+ Collaborate with the Executive Director of University Advising and the Director of New Student Advising in university-wide advising and student success initiatives.

+ Work with the Executive Director of University Advising, and the university advising leadership team, to develop and implement coordinated student retention outreach plans and to ensure College Academic Advisors have the tools and data needed to fully engage in these efforts.

+ Work collaboratively with the Director of New Student Advising to support college and university-wide new student initiatives and provide supervisory support for direct reports focused on new student advising and engagement.

+ Engage with university colleagues and campus partners to support student well-being within the college and across the university.

Supervision and Oversight – 30%

+ Oversee the performance and professional development of professional faculty advisors and advising-affiliated staff and coordinate the work of faculty advisors carrying an advising caseload, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, policies, and practices.

+ Manage personnel decisions for direct reports, including completion of annual reviews in alignment with university practices for advising community performance evaluations and onboarding/offboarding of advising team members, etc.

+ Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in academic advising and student success and to support advisor professional development.

+ Make professional development goal decisions with supervisees and review any related requests with the Associate Dean.

+ Ensure consistent advisor use of electronic tools and systems to support continuity in advising work and seamless delivery of advising to students.

+ Foster a collaborative environment among advisors to ensure compliance with university policies and to promote student engagement and success.

+ Create a supportive and empowering work environment that leverages the strengths of individual advisors and the advising team.

+ Manage hiring, new advisor onboarding, ongoing learning and development, and performance management of all supervisees according to relevant OSU , University Advising, and unit policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Associate Dean.

+ Collaborate with the Associate Dean and Human Resources as needed, to resolve personnel issues and concerns.

+ Support supervisees to successfully complete position responsibilities, including assistance with projects and initiatives, as needed.

+ Lead advising team meetings.

+ Serve as back-up support for the Associate Dean including attending meetings and advancing initiatives.

Student Advising and Support – 10%

+ Utilize data to identify gaps in services and develop proactive advising outreach strategies and targeted interventions for students in academic distress.

+ Provide strategic advising and support to students as needed to facilitate holistic student engagement and timely resolution of issues and barriers to student success, which may include assisting students to navigate university resources, policies, and procedures, and making referrals as warranted.

+ Manage urgent student issues and emergencies; coordinate response to emerging situations, and provide students, parents, faculty, and administrators with coordinated care and consistent application of policies impacting student success

Other Duties as Assigned – 10%

+ Maintain connections with area Community Colleges, support students, and complete in-person visits, typically on a quarterly basis, which requires the person in the role to maintain a current, valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

+ Five years of professional experience in advising or student services positions in higher education settings.

+ A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

+ Demonstrated strong organizational, writing, speaking, and presentation skills.

+ Proven ability to prioritize competing demands.

+ Demonstrated technological proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively use data analytics tools and to make data-driven decisions regarding programmatic efforts or demonstrated experience suggesting the capacity to learn in these areas.

+ Evidence of commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and to build strong rapport with university colleagues within and outside the advising community.

+ Demonstrated practice of supporting a variety of student populations ( STEM , athletes, lower-income students, international students, student veterans, students of color, student parents, etc.).

+ Demonstrated ability to be an effective and respectful communicator and actor within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

+ Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply, student development theories and/or student-centered/proactive approaches to advising and student success.

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

+ Master’s or doctoral degree in College Student Services, Higher Education Administration, Advising, Education, or a related field.

+ Three or more years of supervisory experience with increasing responsibility in the area(s) of advising, retention, and/or student success.

+ Direct experience leading an advising team.

+ Evidence of participation in higher education/advising professional organizations and/or the scholarship of advising.

+ Demonstrated experience working on university or college-level committees.

+ Experience coordinating the work of professional faculty advisors, and/or faculty advisors, and academic advising activities.

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

+ Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position may require evening and weekend work for Advising, College, or University events or travel across the state.

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 $80,000 -$87,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/169212

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09176UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 06/04/2025

Full Consideration Date 06/22/2025

Closing Date 06/27/2025

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 22, 2025.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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

1) A resume; 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:

Luanne Carrillo-Avalos

[email protected]

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

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/169369

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.