The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is seeking an Academic Advisor/Coordinator with a focus on new student advising. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Academic Advisor/Coordinator will provide undergraduate students in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion. These advising efforts may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University's diverse population of students. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator takes on some level of program and/or initiative coordination as part of their responsibilities.
The advisor monitors student progress and engages the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and work to resolve experienced difficulties. The advisor works as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and they communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements. The advisor may participate in various University, College, and unit-sponsored orientations and events, may also participate in prospective student visits and recruiting events, and engages in professional development activities for advisors. The advisor also works with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepares a wide variety of reports using multiple tools. The advisor keeps abreast of University and College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements. In addition to direct academic advising, advisors may support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator coordinates and supports academic programs and special projects as assigned. All advisor positions support the primary mission of the University, the academic units, and academic services.
The primary mission of the OSU Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is to provide a program of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral education in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, and to conduct foundational research and scholarly activities focused on areas that help solve the world's biggest problems. To accomplish this mission, we have approximately 15 research faculty and 1 instructional faculty and 4 Instructor/Advisors. The department offers BS degrees in Biochemistry and Biophysics and in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Our undergraduate population is robust and consists of approximately 500 undergraduate majors and minors. In addition, the Department offers MS and PhD degrees in Biochemistry and Biophysics, with a student body between 20 and 35 students. To support our education mission, we offer a robust portfolio of both in person and Ecampus course work in biochemistry and related fields. This is an area of expected expansion. For mor information see www.biochem.oregonstate.edu
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-, sea-, space-, and sun-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, and statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow. Our strategic plan, Extending the Reach and Impact of Science (https://science.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan-2022), is aligned with Oregon State University's mission ( https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan ), and will develop leadership among land grant universities guiding the College of Science over the next five years in our aims to lead in inclusive scientific research, education and engagement in Oregon and globally.
Typically requires Bachelors Degree in field related to work assigned.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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.)
Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing programs, projects, or initiatives.
Demonstrated experience solving problems in complex environments.
Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non-traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Demonstrated ability to be an effective and respectful communicator and actor within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge and application of techniques and strategies to support the social, emotional, and cognitive needs to support students.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting, emphasizing a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences (students, staff, faculty and administrators).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally in front of small and large groups and to facilitate presentations, workshops, trainings and outreach programs.
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.
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Occasionally helps with tours, recruitment and/or marketing events at various locations. Some evening and weekend work is required. In-state and out-of-state travel may be required.
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off...ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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.