Instructor & Program Manager for Student Engagement

Please apply to this position at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/118701

Position Summary

The College of Business invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, Program Manager position. Appointment into the Program Manager role will be split between a (0.47 FTE) professional faculty and a (0.53 FTE) fixed-term Instructor position.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director for Student Engagement in the College of Business. The purpose of this position is to provide instruction within the College’s Professional Development courses and overall management and supervision for assigned programs and coaching and mentoring support for major exploration, academic success, and career exploration at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.53 FTE fixed-term position as Instructor and a 0.47 FTE professional faculty position, reflecting job duties in both the academic and administrative arenas.

This position is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, and overseeing academic projects as part of the Professional Development courses, as well as the coordination of tasks that provide wrap around services for College of Business students including: recruitment support, professional development programming, course curriculum, and maintaining best practices for retention and placement efforts within the College of Business, as well as other assigned programs within Career Success and Student Engagement

This position will participate in strategic planning efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the College of Business as it pertains to the Blueprint and Student Engagement programs, professional development programming and related career success initiatives.

Position Duties

• Supports and teaches within the professional development series
• Takes lead on developing, managing, and implementing professional development programming, including curricular and co-curricular components.
• Trains, supervises/mentors, and evaluates student teaching assistants.
• Works with Student Engagement’s staff, student workers and faculty to identify and implement enhanced events tied to the Blueprint Series and Professional Development courses to promote the success of students in collaboration with faculty, alumni and industry representatives.
• Interacts with a variety of internal and external customers (e.g., staff, student assistants, business owners, students and their families, companies, outside speakers, faculty, classified and administrative personnel in the college and throughout the university, vendors, and program sponsors) by phone, in person, electronically (website/email), etc.

• Assists students through providing 1-on-1 coaching sessions around topics related to major exploration, academic success, and career exploration.
• Develops processes related to supporting students in securing and accepting internship and job offers
• Collects and analyzes data and recommends programming and process improvements accordingly
• Participates in the coordination and organization of on-campus and virtual events
• Provides targeted information and resources for specific majors and interest groups to students, recent alumni, faculty, and staff as needed

• Serves on college and/or university commmitees, attend professional conferences or other trainings, and attend college and/or university events as required.
• Collaborates with team in planning programs that contribute to the program’s mission.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work regarding program logistics, and provides coordination and expertise to the program. Coordinates student work schedules and trains, supervises/mentors, and evaluates student assistants. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline.
• Writes letters of recommendation, as requested.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at an accredited university.
• Experience with management and supervision at an accredited university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in higher education career planning and education.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• High computer proficiency; required qualifications include: strong MS office experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and working knowledge of Outlook and Windows/Mac.
• Ability to maintain professional decorum, as well as know or can demonstrate ability to learn and work within OSU system.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching professional development courses.
• Previous experience in career-related programing at an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in major exploration and career-related services.
• Knowledge of best practices in retention and placement programming.
• An ability and willingness to learn new programs and applications quickly.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities, prioritize appropriately, pay careful attention to details, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a flexible work schedule.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 31, 2022.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Statement of Teaching

4) Diversity Statement  

The anticipated starting salary will be $44,496 – $75,516

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.  

For additional information please contact:
Vaerine Bauder
Vaerine.Bauder@oregonstate.edu
541-713-8040  

Full Consideration Date: 05/31/2022

Closing Date: 05/31/2022

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.