Faculty Athletics Representative

Faculty Athletics Representative

Job no: 527398
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Athletics

Department: President's Office
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA14-Fiscal Year 2020-2021
FTE: .5

Internal Only

Application Review Begins
May 17, 2021; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to an online application, including names and contact information for three professional references, please upload a resume and a cover letter that addresses how your skills and experience meet the minimum requirements and any preferred qualifications of the position.

Department Summary
The Office of the President is the chief executive office for the University of Oregon. The office consists of the president, chief of staff, and several high-level executive and administrative support positions. The office staff works to provide efficient and responsible operation of the president's office in support of the president's initiatives and priorities in service to the students, staff, and faculty, as well as the Board of Trustees and external partners of the institution.

Position Summary
This position is mandated by NCAA rules and bylaws and represents the University of Oregon and its faculty in the institution's relationships with the NCAA and the PAC 12 conference. The UO's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) is responsible for ensuring the academic integrity of the intercollegiate program, promoting the well-being of student athletes, and supporting institutional control of athletics through oversight of compliance and student eligibility. The FAR collaborates with staff from a variety of departments across campus for the purpose of bettering the development of student-athletes' academic experience at the University of Oregon.

This position may not hold an administrative or coaching position in the Athletics Department.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a member of the faculty or be an administrator who holds faculty rank.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Strong management and planning skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and corresponding deadlines in a decentralized environment.
  
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
  
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
  
  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, visit http://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 at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 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.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527398/faculty-athletics-representative
  
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