Academic Wage-Salaried: Black Student Success Grant Program Director/Community Engagement Director

Academic Wage-Salaried: Black Student Success Grant Program Director/Community Engagement Director Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 23, 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: Dorian Smith Dorian.
smith@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-4181 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 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.
Position Details Position Information Department Educ Opportunities Progm (MSA) Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Salaried Job Title Academic Wage-Salaried: Black Student Success Grant Program Director/Community Engagement Director Appointment Type Academic Wage Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Educational Opportunities Program is seeking a salaried Academic Wage: Black Student Success Grant Program Director/Community Engagement Director.
This is a full-time (1.
00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.
This position is anticipated to last approximately 6 months.
The Grant Director advances OSU’s values, mission, goals and objectives by building strong, collaborative relationships with diverse communities and organizations throughout Oregon, but particularly in the Portland Metro area.
Reporting to the Director of the Dr.
Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success, the Director is a member of the Educational Opportunities Program team, supporting the academic, personal, and professional development of students who have traditionally been denied equal access to higher education by providing a welcoming environment which includes smaller classes, academic counseling, and innovative programs & services designed to enhance retention and persistence.
The principal focus of the Director role is day-to-day leadership of the Oregon Department of Education’s Black Student Success grant.
The grant is a partnership between OSU, Elevate Oregon and the Parkrose School district to coordinate, align and improve delivery of OSU youth and family engagement, pre-college, and co-curricular academic success programs serving Black students in the Portland Metro area with the goal of creating increasing the number of on-track freshmen, attendance and graduation rates of Black students.
Funding for this position is provided by the Oregon Department of Education through June 30th 2023.
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.
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 65% Strategic Leadership 20% Engagement and Alumni Development 10% Communication and Coordination 5% Other duties as assigned What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in education, ethnic studies, public policy, social work, public health, sociology or related discipline.
Experience working with students with underserved backgrounds.
Experience and success building and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and organizations, particularly with those that serve underserved communities.
Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice and the application of these concepts to advancing the goals of a public, land grant university to serve underrepresented and underserved communities.
Demonstrated effectiveness working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a complex organizational environment to identify, achieve alignment around and advance strategies for achieving strategic organizational objectives.
Demonstrated success in advancing project progress and adapting to unforeseen challenges.
Demonstrated ability to establish, advance and assess programmatic goals and milestones.
Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds.
Experience supervising and supporting the development of professional staff.
Strong demonstrated interpersonal communication and presentation skills across a variety of communication modalities.
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 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 Evidence establishing strong and positive connections and networks in diverse communities within the Portland Metro area.
Understanding of educational systems and perspectives on youth and community development.
Experience working with systems to track and assess engagement with individuals and communities over time.
Experience working or collaborating with alumni associations and foundations to advance development and engagement goals.
Understanding of the mission of land grant universities to provide equitable access to education.
Experience with intercultural communication with Black audiences, including but not limited to bilingual-multilingual experience.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position will need to travel to Portland, and may work evenings and weekends.
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 $51,072- $86,904 Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/148232 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07675UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/05/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2024 Posting Date 01/09/2024 Full Consideration Date 01/23/2024 Closing Date 01/25/2024 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 January 23, 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: Dorian Smith Dorian.
smith@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-4181 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 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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