Oregon State University – Cascades (OSU-Cascades) is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor. This is a full-time 12-month professional faculty position.

The Academic Advising Team is part of the Academic Affairs Division at OSU-Cascades. Academic Advisors provide direct academic advising to students at OSU-Cascades, including monitoring students’ progress towards a degree and maintaining appropriate program records, supporting students in creating academic plans related to individual academic and future goals. The Academic Advisor will assume primary responsibility for advising undergraduate students in undergraduate programs at OSU-Cascades branch campus. The Academic Advisor reports to the OSU-Cascades Director of Academic Advising. This position will work to uphold the mission and vision of OSU-Cascades and the mission and vision OSU Academic Advisors.

OSU-Cascades is a campus of Oregon State University (OSU). It is a small and personable four-year university in beautiful Central Oregon. We are the only university in Central Oregon that offers both baccalaureate and graduate programs. Our 10acre campus is the first public university to open in Oregon in more than 50 years with plans to expand academically with new degree programs over a 10-year period. The campus is comprised of 4 OSU-Cascades buildings with a 5th currently in construction. There are over 1,300 students with 175 faculty and staff.

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.

• 85% Academic Advising
• 10% Academic Advising and Support
• 5% Other duties and projects as assigned

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year total experience in academic mentoring, admissions counseling, academic support programs, resident life or a combination of those areas with another student contact area.
• Competency and/or experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, including an ability to work with a variety of audiences (e.g. students, staff, faculty and administrators).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally in front of small and large groups and to provide workshops, trainings and outreach programs.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities and prioritize appropriately.
• Strong and positive experience in attention to details and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience providing support and guidance to students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in College Administration, Adult education. Advising or related academic field.
• Two or more years of full-time employment as a professional academic advisor or student support professional in a college or university setting.
• Experience in effectively creating communication strategy to inform students of important information and details.
• Professional experience assisting diverse learners, including non-traditional, online, and international students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current practices and theories in academic advising and student development, including proactive advising strategies.