First-Year Advisor
Company: University of Oregon
Location: Eugene
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
First-Year Advisor
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Job no: 531943
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional,
Administrative/Office Support, Education, Student Life/Services,
Planning/Project Management
Department: Clark Honors College
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Starts at $50,000 per year; commensurate with
experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
June 23, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, please upload the following
documents with your online application:
A resume.
A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills, and
experience qualify you for the requirements, competencies, and
qualifications outlined in the job posting. Please also highlight
professional or other experiences that speak to your commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Summary
The University of Oregons Robert D. Clark Honors College (CHC)
seeks a full-time, 12-month professional academic advisor. The
mission of CHC advising is to enhance our students college
experience by ensuring that all students feel that they belong in
the CHC and providing assistance that will support students primary
educational goal of attaining a degree. The CHCs advising operation
includes an Assistant Dean of Advising and Strategic Partnerships,
a Director of First-Year Experience who also advises first-year
students (in addition to this position), peer mentors, and
approximately 25 faculty advisors who provide advising beginning in
students second year.
Position Summary
First-year advisors assist students holistically with academic
planning, course registration, academic success strategies,
selecting majors and minors, and developing plans for completion of
requirements. CHC advisors work as part of a dynamic team that
includes CHC professional and faculty advisors, major advisors, and
other student success campus partners. They troubleshoot academic
problems and advise on policies and procedures. This position
involves maintenance of advising-related materials and projects and
will contribute to the CHCs goal of creating a welcoming and
inclusive community.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree, awarded by the time of appointment
Two years of advising or counseling experience with students or
adult learners in education, career, and/or academic services and
topics
Professional Competencies
Strong student service orientation
Familiarity with student development theory and experience applying
it
Demonstrated understanding of issues facing diverse student
populations, low-socioeconomic, first-generation, underrepresented,
non-traditional, disadvantaged, and under-prepared individuals, as
well as demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing equity,
justice, and inclusion
Ability to organize timelines, tasks, and large and small
projects
Excellent organizational, collaboration, and written and
interpersonal communication skills
Detail-oriented and experience with record-keeping
Problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
A masters degree in social work, counseling, student
services/student affairs, higher education, or other related
areas
Demonstrated knowledge of university systems (such as EAB Navigate)
and policies
Experience supporting and developing programs for students,
clients, customers, or similar
Experience with proactive advising
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion
of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits
package to eligible employees, including health insurance,
retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about
benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance
with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals
to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected
status, including veteran and disability status. The University is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in
connection with the application process, please contact us
atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex,
national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment
practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and
policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be
referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights
Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information,
related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the
statement of non-discrimination
(http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) .
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares
an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and
services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is
available online at
https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
Advertised: June 6, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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