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Department Public Hlth/HumanSci Adm (HHS) Position Title Administrator 1-Assoc Dean Job Title Associate Dean for Student Services and Well-Being Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Job Summary The College of Health is seeking an Associate Dean for Student Services and Well-Being. This is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Associate Dean for Student Services and Well-Being ( ADSSW) reports directly to the dean of the College of Health ( COH) and will be a member of the COH executive leadership team. (As of July 1, 2023, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences will be renamed to the College of Health.) The ADSSW will work closely with all associate deans, school heads, academic and professional faculty, and staff to facilitate and enrich all aspects of the undergraduate and graduate student experience, including (1) recruitment, enrollment, and retention, (2) academic success, (3) emotional well-being, (4) sense of community and belonging, and (5) transition to meaningful further studies and/or employment.
The Associate Dean for Student Services and Well-Being ( ADSSW) reports directly to the dean of the College of Health ( COH) and will be a member of the COH executive leadership team. (As of July 1, 2023, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences will be renamed to the College of Health.) The ADSSW will work closely with all associate deans, school heads, academic and professional faculty, and staff to facilitate and enrich all aspects of the undergraduate and graduate student experience, including (1) recruitment, enrollment, and retention, (2) academic success, (3) emotional well-being, (4) sense of community and belonging, and (5) transition to meaningful further studies and/or employment.
The ADSSW will lead efforts related to both undergraduate and graduate students. They will oversee a team that will include (1) recruitment, enrollment, and retention personnel, (2) student advisors, (3) individuals focused on employer engagement and career development, and (4) a new clinical mental health expert position that the ADSSW will be instrumental in developing.
A key focus of the ADSSW will be to build a culture of belonging, warmth, balance, and emotional support. The ADSSW will pay special attention to achieving key metrics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas.
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 comprehensive benefits package 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 Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 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 comprehensive benefits package 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 Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
80% - Leadership & Administrative Oversight of Student Services and Well-Being:
- Provide leadership and administrative oversight for student services, well-being, and success for both undergraduate and graduate students. This includes recruitment, enrollment, and retention; student advising and academic success; building a community and culture of well-being, balance, and support; career and professional development; and transitions to further study and/or meaningful employment.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives for recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
- Develop and execute a plan to formally assess over time key outcomes such as student learning, engagement, emotional well-being, belonging, and career readiness.
- Develop programs and activities that enable a diverse population of prospective students to discover various opportunities in the college. Actively engage with student groups to raise awareness of opportunities in the college's disciplines. Develop and maintain outreach-related informational and recruiting materials.
- Assume responsibility for developing, in partnership with college leadership, a staffing structure and funding plan for the addition of an embedded mental and/or emotional health professional reporting to the ADSSW. This will include determining the most critical specific duties of this individual, drafting the position description, recruiting, and retaining the individual, integrating them into the full team reporting to the ADSSW, and collaborating with campus (e.g., CAPS, Student Health Services) or external partners to promote health and well-being of the COH.
- Enrich and diversify the student experience by enhancing effective teaching-learning environments and developing growth opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
- Serve as College Hearing Officer in academic misconduct cases. Represent the college in university-wide initiatives related to student services. Meaningfully collaborate with other colleges and administrative units to advance student services, recruitment, engagement, well-being, and/or success in a mutually beneficial way.
- Partner with the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs on initiatives related to promoting and supporting academic programs and faculty.
- Partner with the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs and School Heads and faculty on initiatives related to promoting and supporting the success of Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants.
- Partner with the Associate Dean for Research on initiatives related to student research activities.
- Partner with the Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement on initiatives related to increased student involvement in community outreach and Extension opportunities.
- Administer academic policies and procedures in accordance with university standards.
- Lead the college's undergraduate and graduate scholarship application and award process.
- Participate in national conversations about trends and best practices in student services, well-being, and success.
15% - Leadership & Supervision:
- Provide leadership, supervision and oversight for faculty and staff reporting to the ADSSW, which includes planning, assigning, and reviewing work, hiring and termination, responding to grievances, providing feedback, professional development and completing performance evaluations.
- Strategically lead the student services and well-being endeavors in our college, envisioning and creating an optimized organizational structure. The current Office of Student Success is generally comprised of a head advisor up to 10 academic advisors, and support staff.
5% - Professional Development & Other Duties as Assigned
- Complete meaningful professional development related to the duties of this position.
- PhD or terminal degree in health or related discipline.
- Five or more years of accomplishments in higher education, which includes teaching, student development and building a culture of emotional support, wellness, and/or mentorship.
- Two or more years of leadership experience involving factors such as strategy, resource decision making, and personnel management.
- A demonstrable record of holding the interpersonal skills necessary to interact and partner effectively with students, faculty, staff, central administration, alumni, the public, and professional societies.
- A demonstrable record of ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
- A demonstrable record of promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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.
- A degree in one of the following specific areas represented by our college: public health, nutrition, human development and family science, kinesiology/exercise and sports science.
- Professional experience related to mental, emotional, and/or behavioral health and well-being, or training in a related field (e.g., social work, counseling, health promotion/health behavior), or experience developing programs to promote well-being for students.
- Five or more years of experience in a role that was responsive to key issues in student services such as handling academic misconduct cases and administering academic policies and procedures in accordance with university standards.
- Experience with higher education systems and processes that involve duties related to this position, such as undergraduate and/or graduate student recruitment, enrollment, and retention; marketing; student resources; and/or career services.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
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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 Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience. Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/20074
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P07120UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/31/2023 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/20/2023 Full Consideration Date 09/24/2023 Closing Date 10/01/2023 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 September 24, 2023. 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:
Keri Fisher
keri.fisher...
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:
Keri Fisher
keri.fisher...
