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Consultant Academic Advisor

Oregon State University

Consultant Academic Advisor

Oregon State University

Department: Univ Exploratory Studies (MSA)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $38,688- $65,748

Job Summary:

The University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) is seeking a Consultant - Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) is the academic home at Oregon State University for undecided/exploratory students who have chosen to explore major options before declaring. UESP is part of the Office of the Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs. The Consultant-Academic Advisor provides direct academic and career exploration advising to students in UESP, including monitoring students' progress towards choosing an academic major and maintaining appropriate program records and resource materials and will serve as primary advisor for UESP Ecampus students. The Consultant-Academic Advisor will also support the UESP Outreach and Instruction Coordinator with programs and projects related to our classroom offerings, First-Year student transitions and experience, and prospective student and family outreach. The Consultant-Academic Advisor reports to the Director of UESP and will work to uphold the mission and vision of the program.

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

85% — PROVIDE DIRECT ACADEMIC ADVISING SERVICE AND MAJOR EXPLORATION GUIDANCE TO OSU ON-CAMPUS AND E-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATES:

• Serve as a referral agent for students needing services beyond academic advising.

• Maintain professional standards of practice through participation and involvement in continuing education and professional development activities.

• Maintain up-to-date files and records, as well as written reports and job-related data at the request of the Director.

• As needed, assist with instruction of Academic Learning Services (ALS) 114 Career Decision Making and/or 191 UESP Student Transitions.

10% -REPRESENT UESP AT VARIOUS RECRUITMENT AND ORIENTATION EVENTS SUCH AS

• Fall Preview, Beaver Open House, Orange and Black Days, START, and OSU Welcome.

• Meet individually with prospective OSU students.

• Assist with other UESP outreach as needed.

• Help with marketing and promotion of UESP.

• Other duties as assigned.

5% – EXPAND AND ENHANCE CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EFFORTS IN UESP, THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, AND THE UNIVERSITY

What You Will Need

• Masters degree in College Student Services Administration, Counseling, Academic Advising, Higher Education Administration, or related field.

• Understanding of student development theory and global best practices in academic advising and support.

• Demonstrated experience in either academic advising and/or academic support of undergraduate college students.

• Demonstrated multicultural/cross-cultural competency and commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

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

• Ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Experience working with academic support technologies such as Student Information Systems (Banner, Peoplesoft), Degree Audit Technology (Degree Works, DARS), Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard), and/or Enterprise-wide Customer Relationship Management Software (Slate, Salesforce, EAB Navigate).

• Experience teaching in a higher education setting.

• Experience in administering career interest and preference assessments (e.g. Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Focus 2 Assessments) in a group or individual setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Worksite is in an open office area with heavy traffic flow and constant activity, but employee will have a private office within the space to accommodate in-person and virtual appointments with individual students; ability to focus concentration is essential.

• Conditions can especially be stressful during peak advising period the second half of each term and during new student orientations in the summer.

• Frequent contact and work with a variety of faculty, staff, and students.

• Regular handling of confidential information according to Oregon statutes and FERPA.

• Requires working at a computer terminal and frequent interaction with technology tools.

• Standard business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) are observed, but the position may require occasional weekend work.

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:

Kerry Kincanon

Kerry.Kincanon@oregonstate.edu

541-737-8144

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.

The anticipated starting salary will be $ $52, 840 – $55,000.

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 Background Checks website including the for 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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