[Hiring] Associate Head Advisor @OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.

Role Description

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. The Department of Integrative Biology is seeking an Associate Head Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Associate Head Advisor provides leadership for academic advising for Ecampus undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Integrative Biology and reports to the Head Advisor with dual reporting to the Director of Advising in the College of Science. Responsibilities include:

• Direct advising responsibilities.
• Management of professional faculty advisors associated with the school or academic program.
• Coordination, collaboration, program support, and/or completion of special projects.
• Management, operations, training, and strategic goals of the academic advising team.
• Creating an equitable and inclusive advising environment.
• Engaging with various stakeholders including the Director of Advising, Head Advisor, and Department leadership.
• Leveraging Oregon State University’s student information systems and databases.
• Preparing reports and pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Keeping current on University and College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Specific coordination, collaboration, program support, and special projects will be assigned by the Department of Integrative Biology or the College of Science.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing advising that helps diverse students achieve timely degree completion.
• Assisting students with academic program planning, course selection, and registration.
• Managing hiring, onboarding, and performance management of supervisees.
• Supporting advisors to complete position responsibilities.
• Implementing and assessing the development of assigned advising unit initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Educational background or experience related to Life Sciences.
• Experience or skills related to coordination, collaboration, program support, and special projects.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Advising, Education, or a closely related field.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
• Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Company Description

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.