OSU & Cascades Honors Engagement Coordinator and Advisor

Position Details
Position Information
Department
Honors College (WHC)
Position Title
Consultant-Acad Advisor/Couns
Job Title
OSU &Cascades Honors Engagement Coordinator and Advisor
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Bend
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Job Summary
The OSU Honors College and OSU Cascades campus are seeking an OSU &Cascades Honors Engagement Coordinator and Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is located in Bend, Oregon.
The Oregon State University Honors College (HC) is a degree granting authority within Oregon State University (OSU). The overall mission of the HC is to provide an innovative, enriched learning experience and a small college atmosphere to motivated, capable undergraduates, integrating students from all academic colleges into a cohesive community. The Honors College supports Oregon State University's strategic initiatives advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity and is committed to providing employees with the resources and opportunities to understand and further these goals.
This position is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of quality, comprehensive, and coordinated engagement and co-curricular programming for Cascades campus students enrolled in the HC. This position will also be responsible for representing the Honors College at OSU-Cascades recruitment events and communicating information about the Honors College to prospective students and families, as well as partnering with HC staff to identify opportunities to adapt Corvallis co-curricular offerings for Cascades honors students. The coordinator will determine and address student needs and conduct outreach to students with low engagement. Key responsibilities include designing and managing engagement opportunities based on Honors College values, creating orientation and co-curricular activities for new and continuing students, and reporting on success relative to goals and key performance indicators.
This position also includes general academic advising responsibilities for HC students at Cascades. The person in this position will be responsible for onboarding students, fostering early engagement with HC degree requirements, monitoring HC student progress towards HC degree completion; connecting HC requirements to students' goals, and supporting students through the successful completion of all honors degree requirements, including the thesis.
This position also includes academic advising responsibilities for non-honors OSU Cascades Students.
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
The incumbent in this position is expected to be informed about principles and practices that advance equity, inclusion, and diversity and integrate those principles into the performance of job responsibilities.
60% General OSU-Cascades Student Advising and OSU Cascades Honors Student Advising

• Advising responsibilities include:
  • advising students on academic requirements and procedures including, but not limited to, academic, life, and career goals;
  • providing Honors College students with thesis support;
  • evaluating and reviewing student programs of study, academic progress, and graduation audits;
  • monitoring assigned advising caseload progress toward degree requirements and providing proactive communication and outreaches;
  • reporting on progress of caseload, academic advising performance, goals, and assessments;
  • maintaining up-to-date information about curricular, unit-level, and university policies and academic regulations;
  • Developing and maintaining student resources, including web information, to utilize in academic planning.
  • coordinating Honors College requirements with those of the students' disciplinary college;
  • communicating with students about advising policies, procedures, academic status, academic plans, etc.
  • Utilize OSU systems and tools as required for advising practice.

40% OSU-Cascades Honors Co-Curricular Program Development, Recruitment Support, and Thesis Support

• Design, plan, and oversee events and activities for admitted Cascades students enrolled in the HC, with a focus on community and professional development programming and preparation for postgraduate success. Attend and/or manage events and activities to support these functions as needed. Implement and contribute to the development of opportunities that enhance personal and professional relationships and promote the values of social justice, equity, and inclusion within the Honors College community.
• Make presentations about the HC admissions application process and represent the HC at recruitment events. Attending recruitment and co-curricular programs may include transporting students and the ability to drive a university vehicle.
• Partner with academic faculty and other Honors College to identify and provide support services that advance thesis progression and honors degree completion of HC students enrolled at Cascades.
• Work closely with HC staff and other Honors College coordinators to develop and execute assessment of student learning related to co-curricular initiatives, including tracking participation for data analysis to adjust program offerings.
• Participate in campus committees and groups and represent the HC, with a focus on the success of Cascades students.
• Track expenditures in compliance with college and university purchasing guidelines.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of professional experience advising learners in higher education.
• Two years of professional experience managing events and concurrent short- and long-term projects.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong writing, interpersonal communication, and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated competence using basic technology (e-mail, word processing, social media, websites) and analytics to support work activities.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities and prioritize as needed.

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.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's degree
• Familiarity with honors programs (goals, outcomes, value, and curriculum).
• Experience working with educational technology such as learning management systems and video conferencing software.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities in event and program planning, coordination and delivery involving many people in different contexts (students, faculty, industry, etc.).
• Experience working with students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Experience developing, planning, and implementing events to support student engagement, professional development, and persistence.
• Demonstrated success coordinating co-curricular programs within higher education.
• Experience using assessment to inform co-curricular and curricular initiatives and programs.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The position will be located at the Oregon State University Cascades campus in Bend, Oregon. It is expected work will combine in-person and remote modalities, where deemed appropriate and most effective in consultation with supervisors in accordance with Oregon State University policies on remote work. Evening and weekend work may be required.
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
$38,688 - $65,748
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/145426
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07445UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
01/02/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
10/24/2023
Full Consideration Date
11/07/2023
Closing Date
12/01/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date for this posting has been extended in order to increase the size of the original applicant pool.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 7, 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; 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:
Toni Doolen, PhD
toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5974
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.
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• Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
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This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a ...