Career and Academic Adviser

Career and Academic Adviser

Job no: 531498

Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Journalism/Communication

Department: School of Journalism and Communication
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

April 24, 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. Additionally, please highlight professional or other experiences that speak to your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  Department Summary
  
  The School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) is one of the oldest journalism programs in the nation, founded in 1916, and is an accredited research and professional school serving approximately 2,500 undergraduates and 100 graduate students both on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene and at the George S. Turnbull Center in Portland. Undergraduate majors offered on the Eugene campus are in journalism, advertising, media studies, and public relations. The SOJC also currently offers two undergraduate minors: media studies and science communication.
  
  As a community of media and communication scholars, journalists, strategic communicators, and content producers, the SOJC continuously strives to create a more just, equitable, and inclusive society as part of our mission. We commit to continue building a more inclusive learning and professional working environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The SOJC employs approximately 100 individuals as faculty and staff, over 50 graduate employees as well as over 50 student employees.
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position provides integrated career and academic advising for a diverse population of current and prospective undergraduate majors and minors in the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC). This work is conducted within a dynamic team setting that comprises other professional advisors. It reports to the Director of Student Services but also receives training and additional project assignment and supervision from the Associate and Assistant Directors in the unit.
  
  Administrative and programming duties may include coordinating with faculty directors/advisors on academic and career programming (e.g. Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism, SOJC Honors Program, etc.) and/or facilitating unit-initiated services and programs (e.g. workshops, social media, etc.). As the school concentrates on maintaining and exceeding its high recruitment and retention rates, this position will support the unit's leadership in both internal and campus-wide career and academic advising initiatives and recruiting events.
  
  The SOJC Student Services Center is an award-winning, fast-paced, student-centered office with a long-standing reputation for innovation and excellence. All team members share a commitment to supporting students holistically and supporting their UO experience from orientation to graduation, and beyond. More information about the team's mission is available online: https://sojcstudent.uoregon.edu/undergraduate/team-advising/
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
• Bachelor's degree.
  
• One year of advising or counseling experience with students or adult learners in education, career, and/or academic services and topics.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Strong customer service orientation.
  
• Forms respectful relationships with individuals representing diverse social identities (e.g. race, gender, disability status, religion, etc.).
  
• Strong computer skills and ability to use technology and social media to deliver services.
  
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
  
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to organize timelines, tasks, and priorities for long-term projects and/or event planning.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• A master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, student services/student affairs, higher education, or a related area.
  
• At least three years of student academic advising and/or career advising experience at a college/university level.
  
• An understanding of equity issues and barriers that diverse students may face, including those from non-traditional backgrounds.
  
• Knowledge of student development theory as it relates to academic advising.
  
• Experience supporting and developing programs for students, clients, customers, or similar.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
  
  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/531498/career-and-academic-adviser
  
  
  
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