Bilingual Educational Advisor

Bilingual Educational Advisor

Recruitment #:            S2151

Review Date:               Immediate Review

Department:                Teacher Prep Student Support Services

Salary Rate:                 $39,276 - $45,000

Benefits:                             
Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/

Department / Job Summary:

The Division of Student Affairs fosters students’ academic, personal, and professional growth; educates students to respect and appreciate diversity; and prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens in a global community. The Teacher Prep Student Support Services Program

(TPSSS) is one of the units within the division of Student Affairs dedicated to support this mission of the University. 

TPSSS is a federally-funded TRIO grant program that provides services to 140 students majoring in education who are first generation, low-income, and/or have documented disabilities.

The purpose of the Bilingual Educational Advisor position is to assist program participants in the successful completion of their academic, personal, and career goals. This position provides holistic advising to approximately 90 of the program’s participants during their involvement in TPSSS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years of experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for underrepresented college students. Practical experience at the graduate level may be substituted for this requirement.
• Bilingual, fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting the success of individuals who have diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages.

Click here for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

Application Instructions:

You may submit all materials online at www.wou.edu/prostaffapp

Required Application materials (PDF preferred):  

1. WOU Employment Application form available here
2. Cover Letter that addresses each qualification of the position. Please include how your experience, education, and/or training might help us build a more inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community.
3. Resume
4. Contact information for three references
5. Unofficial copy of transcript for highest degree earned

Note: A criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment

As an alternative, you may submit application materials to:

S2151, Bilingual Educational Advisor, Human Resources, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361; OR e-mail to employment@wou.edu; OR fax to: 503-838-8522.

• Western Oregon University is an AA/EOE/Veteran/Disability employer and is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.
• The university typically only considers visa support for employees placed in specialized positions that are continuing regular university appointments for multiple years