Instructor and Assistant Director of Career Development

Instructor and Assistant Director of Career Development 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 March 25, 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.
3) A diversity statement addressing the following: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity.
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: Elizabeth Simmons elizabeth.
simmons@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-4599 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 Career Development Ctr (MSA) Position Title Consultant-Career Counselor Job Title Instructor and Assistant Director of Career Development Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Career Development Center is seeking a combination position of an Instructor and an Assistant Director of Career Development.
The person in this position will hold two appointments, a 0.
75 FTE professional faculty appointment, as Assistant Director of Career Development, and a 0.
25 FTE fixed-term appointment, as Instructor, reflecting duties in both the administrative and academic areas.
The Assistant Director of Career Development within the Career Development Center (CDC) is an educator, counselor, strategist, relationship-builder, and communicator.
They are an advocate for students as they navigate their journey from college to career.
They teach, support, and equip faculty, advisors, and students with career-readiness skills, tools, and best practices.
The Assistant Director is a member of the CDC on the Career Education Team but is embedded within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS).
The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range goals and objectives related to career development for that college and the Career Development Center.
They provide leadership and vision for programs designed to effectively deliver comprehensive career services for the students they support.
They build cross-campus relationships and determine resource needs and priorities.
The successful candidate possesses energy and enthusiasm for helping students succeed, attention to detail, and the ability to manage many priorities.
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 25% Student Program Development and Implementation: The Assistant Director develops, coordinates, and facilitates career development opportunities and programs for on-campus and online students in CEOAS to empower them to reach their unique future goals.
This includes but is not limited to workshops, classroom presentations, faculty consultation for curricular integration of industry-desired career skills, panel discussions, club presentations, networking or informational events with employers and alumni, webinars, and one-on-one coaching.
Programming is offered in person and virtually.
The person in this position develops college-specific resources and event advertisements – including handouts, webpage resources, classroom assignments, newsletters, etc.
(in partnership with the college and the CDC marketing personnel).
They create programming and promotional messages that are sufficiently compelling and adapted to student needs to drive attendance in a noisy educational environment.
They actively reach out to new college partners to expand participation in career education across all areas of the academic experience (advising, teaching and research faculty, program directors, associate deans, etc.
).
Provides training and resources to faculty and advisors, including consultation and support for faculty who integrate career readiness into courses within the college.
They assess and evaluate strategy and outcomes on an ongoing basis in partnership with the CDC and the college leadership.
They complete reports and provide strategic planning processes to support programming.
25% Instruction The person in this position teaches undergraduate courses in career development relevant to the university’s Core Education and the CEOAS program’s experiential learning curricular requirements.
They develop course materials, contribute to curriculum design, hold regular office hours, and are accessible to assist students with career and related experiential learning coursework and answer questions.
20% CEOAS Experiential Learning Opportunities Coordination The person in this position engages with CEOAS faculty and other partners to identify, review, and promote student experiential learning opportunities, including for-credit internships and research.
Completes internship and research-related documents and processes, such as learning agreements, supervisor evaluations, and student reflections.
They communicate to CEOAS students the various jobs, internships, research, and funded undergraduate and graduate opportunities available.
They collaborate with CDC Employer Relations and external organizations to develop and implement strategies for increasing and improving internship opportunities for CEOAS students.
They partner with CDC Employer Relations, the OSU Alumni Association, and CEOAS Director of Alumni Engagement and Events to create connections between students, alumni, and employers.
20% Career Counseling/Advising The Assistant Director provides one-on-one advising support to students, including counseling them on resume preparation, interviewing, job and internship searching, graduate school applications, salary negotiation, and career path exploration.
The Assistant Director must thrive at building relationships and establishing rapport with students.
This includes building trust, demonstrating empathy, adapting resources and support to diverse needs, having a passion for serving underrepresented students, working with in-person and virtual students of all backgrounds, and understanding the needs of learners first year through Ph.
D.
on campus and online.
5% Assessment The Assistant Director assesses the overall effectiveness and outcomes of strategies, ensuring continuous improvement.
They assess individual program components and revise as needed to support program goals and integrate with other college and institutional initiatives.
They coordinate, supervise, and report on all assigned activities back to the Career Development Center and to college partners.
5% Additional Responsibilities: The person in this position participates in CDC staff activities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, events/workshops/career fairs/info sessions/on-campus recruiting programs/tabling.
Help staff career fairs each term and other all-team large events and retreats.
They participate in applicable CEOAS staff meetings and events.
They also participate in the annual performance evaluation process.
The Assistant Director participates in professional development activities, including on-campus training/workshops, webinars, career development conferences, and other opportunities, including at least one workshop/activity/training annually (as approved by the supervisor) that enhances commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Provide updates to the supervisor on how new knowledge will be applied to day-to-day work.
The person in this position provides career education expertise that informs university-wide CDC initiatives, marketing campaigns, resources, and events.
They participate in CDC hiring of staff, reporting, and strategic planning processes.
What You Will Need Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
Minimum of two years of experience in related roles (e.
g.
career development, academic advising, teaching, recruitment/HR, coaching, communication, etc.
) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents, for example, students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (e.
g.
presentation experience) Experience creating and executing programs or managing large projects Demonstrated competency to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity 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 Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
Teaching experience at the college or university level.
Experience with developing career trainings, educational modules, and materials within higher education or other sectors Experience in fields related to atmospheric science, environmental sciences, geography and geospatial science, geology, marine resource management, and/or oceanography.
Experience in development, assessment, and improvement of programs.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Typical office environment, Monday – Friday.
May have events in evenings occasionally.
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 $44,496- $75,516 Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/20159 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07843UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 03/04/2024 Full Consideration Date 03/25/2024 Closing Date 04/01/2024 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 March 25, 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.
3) A diversity statement addressing the following: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity.
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: Elizabeth Simmons elizabeth.
simmons@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-4599 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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