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Department Public Hlth/HumanSci Adm (HHS)

Position Title Consultant-Acad Advisor/Couns

Job Title Academic Advisor

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The Office of Student Success in the College of Health is seeking an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty positions.

This position supports the College of Health ( COH ) Office of Student Success mission by partnering with students in a collaborative process that promotes and supports the exploration, development, and achievement of their unique academic and professional goals. This position will have primary advising responsibilities across all undergraduate majors in the COH and an assigned caseload that could include either or both Ecampus (online education students) and Corvallis campus students.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing academic advising services to undergraduate Corvallis and/or Ecampus students in the College of Health

• Explaining and clarifying University, College, and Major academic policies and requirements

• Representing the College at recruitment, orientation, and retention events both on & off-campus

• Providing College, School, Major, and University information to prospective students and those changing majors

• Assisting with preparing College printed and electronic materials, presentations, and reports

• Collaborating with colleagues on identified projects

This office embraces the University’s commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and the public and recognizes the enrichment such diversity brings to the campus, the workplace, and the student experience.

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

80% Advise and Mentor Corvallis campus and/or Ecampus Undergraduate Students for Academic Success:

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to undergraduate COH students, including prospective students

• Individualize student selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students’ stated preferences.

• Resolve problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.

• Mentor students on academic warning, probation, and suspension, constructing a plan of action for resolution and successful integration.

• Initiate and maintain MyDegrees notes to track student progress, decisions, and advising conversations. Add electronic files as appropriate to OnBase, updating and evaluating files as new information is received.

• Review and assess transcripts including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.

• Exhibit positive regard, care, concern, and respect for students, families, and colleagues via listening and interpersonal skills.

• Assist students in overcoming barriers to progressing toward degree completion.

• Academically evaluate student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements, such as course completion, credit maximums and minimums, and other additional specific program requirements, and communicate evaluation to students.

• Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly.

• Engage in proactive outreach efforts to maximize student retention, focusing on registration tasks, application deadlines, and academic performance.

• Compose and create materials supporting group and/or individual recruitment efforts. Attend and participate in individual and group recruitment activities and/or orientations and other information dissemination sessions.

• Deliver oral presentations, differentiating content to meet the specific needs of the audience. Prepare and deliver presentations to represent academic faculty and programs at outreach presentations.

• Collaborate with faculty, campus partners, and college and university administrators by providing requested data, recommendations, and feedback regarding course access and barriers to student success.

• Attend Ecampus training and meetings when applicable.

• Guide students within each of our four academic departments

• Provide coaching advising to assist students new to or challenged by online learning when applicable.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment following the quarterly schedule.

20% – Leadership Roles:

• Including but not limited to: Peer advisor supervision, Pre-Health Professions Coordinator, START /orientation management, transfer coordinator, Ecampus liaison, international programs liaison, academic departments liaison, NCAA audit liaison, COH representative on various university-wide committees, etc.

• Other duties as required by the head advisor.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Excellent interpersonal communication and public relations skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds and identities.

• Experience problem-solving and giving great attention to scheduling details when working with people in a fast-paced setting

• Strong proficiency in computerized office applications (such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

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

• Master’s degree in related field such as College Student Services/Higher Education Administration, Counseling OR in a discipline related to the majors in the College of Health (Nutrition, Kinesiology, Public Health, Human Development and Family Sciences)

• Experience working with Black Indigenous People of Color ( BIPOC ) communities

• Professional academic advising experience with college students

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as be self-directed

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environmeny

• Experience working with new, online, and transfer learners

• Experience working with student information systems such as Banner/Oracle, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, Canvas and/or other higher education software programs

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Availability to work during evenings and weekends as needed and attend student recruiting events and professional organization meetings held locally and nationally is required. Remote work is negotiable.

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 $50,000 - $65,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/30850

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08828UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 02/04/2025

Full Consideration Date 02/18/2025

Closing Date 02/25/2025

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 February 18, 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:

Gabriela Merales

gabriela.merales@oregonstate.edu

541-737-3258

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 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 atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/164467

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.