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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2024.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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.

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.

• Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Anne Gearhart

Anne.gearhart@oregonstate.edu

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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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 ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/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 atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

DepartmentHorticulture (AHT)

Position TitleConsultant-Acad Advisor/Couns

Job TitleEcampus Advisor

Appointment TypeProfessional Faculty

Job LocationCorvallis

Benefits EligibleFull-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Horticulture is seeking an Ecampus Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This position will advise new and continuing undergraduate majors and post-bac online students in Horticulture enrolled through OSU’s Ecampus and assist with recruitment and retention efforts focused on Horticulture distance students. Online students include majors in all Ecampus Horticulture options (currently General Horticulture, Therapeutic Horticulture, and Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics) and all students pursuing Ecampus certificates offered by the Horticulture Dept. (currently Organic Farming Systems and Urban Agriculture).

The Advisor coordinates a range of undergraduate services and programs such as academic advising, career planning and placement, scholarships and awards, and recruitment and retention.

All duties include working with diverse student populations, including ethnic minorities, older than average students, students with disabilities, and those enrolled from remote areas, some of which are outside the U.S. Important aspects of the work include developmental advising, attention to detail, and frequent contact with other units at the university.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and cancer insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

75% Advising

15% Recruiting and Retention

5% Reporting

5% Other Duties

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, or closely related field.

Previous work experience in a field related to agricultural sciences.

Record of/commitment to work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

Excellent computer and communication skills. Competency with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel, as well as with use of web browsers, such as Explorer or Firefox.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone skills.

Experience in organizing programs, planning recruitment events, preparing advising materials, and communicating with administrators, faculty, and other advisors.

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

What We Would Like You to Have

Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences, or closely related field.

Previous experience in undergraduate student advising, student activities programming, or counseling in a college or university.

Experience working with Ecampus students, or students enrolled in another distance degree program.

Skills in web design, construction, and maintenance.

Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. Some travel and evening work may be need to perform some of these duties.

Pay MethodSalary

Pay Period1st through the last day of the month

Pay DateLast working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range$38,688 - $65,748

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/20426

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP08579UF

Number of Vacancies1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date01/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date10/18/2024

Full Consideration Date11/18/2024

Closing Date12/02/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2024.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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.

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.

• Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Anne Gearhart

Anne.gearhart@oregonstate.edu

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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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 ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/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 atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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