Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program is seeking a salaried Academic Wage: LSAMP Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last approximately 3 months.

The LSAMP Coordinator position is part of the universities’ dedication to enhancing and expanding opportunities for underrepresented students. The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program at Oregon State University (OSU) is a five-year grant program focused on increasing retention and graduation of underrepresented minorities enrolled in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related fields at thirteen partner institutions participating in the Pacific Northwest LSAMP alliance funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The LSAMP Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program and coordinating various LSAMP undergraduate retention and student success programs, including assessment, reporting, and liaison work with partner institutions. The program utilizes various promising practices which integrate students into the academic life of the institution and into their chosen discipline leading to greater success and retention. Students are provided with financial, academic, social, and professional support in a coordinated effort to help them find community, sense of belonging, and success.
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.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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
60% OSU LSAMP Program Coordination and Oversight:
Direct academic success initiatives related to the grant, including managing the summer bridge program and providing academic counseling.
Coordinate tutoring services and academic success workshops for LSAMP students in collaboration with campus partners.
Manage engagement of LSAMP students from Linn-Benton Community College and recruit prospective students through various methods.
Foster a cohort-based community for STEM students, including peer mentoring and faculty involvement.
Oversee the disbursement of LSAMP student support funds and maintain the operational aspects of the LSAMP Center on campus.

20% Supervision:
Manage student staff, peer mentors, and undergraduate researchers, including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and performance management.

10% Reporting and Assessment:
Gather and compile data for reporting purposes, including NSF PNW-LSAMP grant requirements and institutional processes.
Collaborate with PNW-LSAMP partner institutions to establish reporting methods and procedures and identify effective programs.
Assist in targeted assessments related to LSAMP program objectives and outcomes.

5% University Service:
Participate in assigned university activities related to LSAMP programs and support diversity-related initiatives within LSAMP and the university community.

5% Additional Duties as Required:
Fulfill any additional duties as necessary for the role.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, education, or other relevant field to the position
Proven organizational skills with a track record in program planning and coordination
Previous supervisory experience
Experience working with diverse populations of college students in an academic advising/counseling capacity
Proficiency in data analysis and presentation using spreadsheets and similar tools
Demonstrated expertise in event planning and program evaluation
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion

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 postsecondary adult education, higher education administration, STEM field, counseling, business communications, or related field
Supervisory experience, specifically with student employees
Proficiency with web-based data tools for advising college students and data gathering (e.g., MyDegrees, JasperSoft, Banner, CORE)
Experience in program assessment
Experience collaborating on projects involving multiple university units, programs, or divisions