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Craft Center Director

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Craft Center (MSE)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $51,072- $86,904

Job Summary:

Student Experiences & Engagement is seeking a Craft Center Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Craft Center Director is an administrator within the Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE) organization and provides leadership for the Craft Center. The Director creates an environment that leverages the strengths of staff, colleagues, and stakeholders, promotes teamwork and accountability, and challenges all team members to grow. Responsibilities include providing vision and leadership for developing, implementing, and evaluating services in the 10,500 square foot Craft Center that allow students to create, destress, and renew themselves.

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
• 7 cultural resource centers 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 a 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

50% Organizational Leadership
25% Supervision
15% Communications, Outreach and Partnership Development
10% Other Duties as Assigned

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in art, liberal arts, business, or a related field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Five years of full-time equivalent experience in program management, budget oversight, and personnel supervision.
• Broad knowledge of arts and craft materials, tools and equipment and related safety aspects associated with operation and health hazards.
• Proficiency in one or more craft areas.
• Teaching experience in a classroom setting, community arts center, or arts program.
• Competence and efficient computer skills for spreadsheets, payroll, word processing, and document generation.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make complex and collaborative decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.

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.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Graduate degree in art, education, college student services administrator a related field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Two or more years of full-time equivalent experience in artistic instruction or teaching
• Two or more years of full-time equivalent work experience in a college or university setting.
• Experience with marketing programs and services.
• Experience with planning events.
• Experience with graphic design.
• Experience managing social media content and accounts.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The working conditions for this role involve a busy public facility with frequent interruptions and noise. Work hours typically span Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required. The worker may be required to sit or stand at a computer workstation for extended periods. The employee may encounter hazardous art materials and equipment, and the environment can be dusty, dirty, and have material-related smells. The role may involve lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 29, 2024. 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/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:Amy Reynolds
Amy.Reynolds@oregonstate.edu
541-737-1053

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.

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 our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the 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 at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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