Job Summary
The Office of Student Success in the College of Health is seeking two Academic Advisors. These are 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 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
• 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
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 to overcome barriers to progress 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 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.
Build relationships with community colleges

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, community college outreach 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
Experience working with BIPOC communities
Excellent interpersonal communication and public relations skills.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and social justice.
Strong proficiency in computerized office applications (such as Word, Excel, Power Point).

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 College Student Services Administration OR in discipline related to majors in COH (Nutrition, Kinesiology, Public Health, Human Development and Family Sciences).
Professional academic advising experience with college students
Demonstrated ability to successfully engage Spanish-speaking students and families by using Spanish language skills and applying understanding cultural norms of Spanish-speaking 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 environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and great attention to detail.
Experience working with online student learners
Experience working with Banner/Oracle, Degree Works, Beaverhub and/or other higher education software programs.