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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.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Christy Valencia

Christy.valencia@oregonstate.edu

(541) 737-6299

The College of Business is seeking an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and student success support to undergraduate students in the College of Business. Through individualized advising, proactive outreach, and student-centered guidance, this position helps students develop academic plans, navigate university requirements, connect with campus resources, and achieve timely progress toward degree completion. The Academic Advisor works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners to foster student success and create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The College of Business is committed to preparing students for success through innovative education, meaningful engagement, and a culture of collaboration and belonging. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals while contributing to initiatives that strengthen advising services and enhance the undergraduate student experience. Learn more about the College of Business at https://business.oregonstate.edu/

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students, supporting academic planning, course selection, registration, and timely degree completion.
• Guide students in understanding degree requirements, university policies, and academic regulations while helping them connect their interests and goals to academic and career pathways.
• Monitor student progress and conduct proactive outreach to support student success, persistence, and retention.
• Connect students with campus resources, experiential learning opportunities, and services that promote academic achievement and personal development.
• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and advising resources that support student success and engagement.
• Participate in special projects, student success initiatives, orientation, and other College or University programs that enhance the undergraduate experience.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to an inclusive, student-centered advising environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated experience in a higher education student services setting, or related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non- profits, etc.).

• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.

• Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing rapport and using other social skills (in large group, small group, and/or interpersonal settings).

• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of full-time professional employment experience in a higher education student services setting, or two or more years of demonstrated full-time related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non- profits, etc.).

• Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non- traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups and to provide presentations, workshops, and outreach programs.

• Knowledge and application of retention practices, student development theory, and/or proactive advising strategies.

• Experience with student information and/or customer relationship management systems (e.g. Degreeworks, Banner, Peoplesoft, Slate, Salesforce, Navigate, etc.).

• Master's or doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Advising, Education, a closely related field, or an advising unit related field.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.