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Position Description
As a member of the College of Forestry Student Services Office, the Academic Advisor supports COF undergraduates’ academic planning and success using developmental advising skills. They interpret and explain university academic policy and procedure, and assist students in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation. The College of Forestry (COF) is one of OSU’s 11 colleges, comprised of three departments offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to a student body of approximately 1300 students. As the top-ranked University-level Forestry program in the country, it is a primary resource for information on forest-related issues and education. This position will provide academic advising to an assigned caseload of approximately 275 undergraduate degree-seeking students in the College of Forestry. Advising assignments may include a mix of students enrolled at the Corvallis campus and online learners in OSU’s Ecampus. Advising assignments by major and/or campus can be adjusted as necessary to meet student advising needs as student headcount changes. The Advisor reports to the Manager of Advising & Academic Relations/Head Advisor. All duties include working with diverse student populations representing a variety of backgrounds, needs, and skills. Important aspects of the work include developmental advising; strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail; technical skills; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and collaboration with other units within the College and the University.
Duties
80% - Provide one-on-one academic advising for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. This includes the following duties:
- Help students match their personal strengths and interests with opportunities within the curricula; develop a sense of purpose in their education; identify and address issues that impact their academic experience; integrate their education, career and life plans; and understand how to complete their degree requirements.
- Advise on course selection, prerequisite requirements, and registration procedures to support students’ timely degree completion.
- Review and evaluate transfer credits and their applicability to degree requirements. This includes assisting students with petition processes.
- Interpret and clarify college and university policies and procedures to assist students in decision making.
- Monitor student progress toward the COF work experience requirement (if applicable), making referrals, answering questions, and documenting completed experiences in the student record.
- Participate in new student orientation programs, primarily by conducting advising appointments with new students and assisting them with first-term course registration.
- Collaborate with COF and OSU colleagues to refer students to resources to support their success (examples include Academic Success Center, Cultural Resource Centers, Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Disability Access Services, Military & Veteran Services, Career Development Center, Basic Needs Center, Financial Aid, etc.).
- Assist students in academic difficulty in constructing success plans. ? Participate on curriculum committee(s) to assess/recommend changes to curriculum and the impact to students.
- Provide letters of recommendation for students enrolled in, or graduated from, the College of Forestry.
- Complete NCAA compliance audits for COF student athletes as needed. ? Communicate with current and prospective students regarding the application process for COF’s Professional Program (“pro-school”). Evaluate application materials, make recommendations to the admissions committee and/or Department Head. Advise students of action necessary for admission and/or alternative pathways when appropriate.
- Utilize software and information systems such as DegreeWorks, OnBase document management, Salesforce, Banner Student Information System, etc. to assist students and document their progress.
- Maintain knowledge of, demonstrate commitment to, and participate in OSU’s first-year academic advising program. Guide students though shared intentional and integrative experiences informed by collaborative best practices for first year student success.
15% - Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date student records and detailed notes in DegreeWorks. Track student progress using the degree audit. Conduct preliminary and final degree audits for students approaching graduation.
5% - Participate in college and university committees, task forces, or work groups as appropriate and approved by the Head Advisor. Participate in a minimum of one workshop/activity/training annually (as approved by supervisor) that enhances individual commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; provides supervisor with a short report on how knowledge gained will be applied in day-to-day work. Other duties as assigned.
Application Process
Apply online(https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/155620). Applicants will upload resume, cover letter, and response to a short supplemental question.
Institution Information
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
- 7 cultural resource centers 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 a comprehensive benefits package 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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Additional Information
The Advisor will work on-campus in Corvallis, Oregon. This is not a remote position.
Contact Information
Nicole Kent, 541-737-1592, [email protected]
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in discipline of choice
- One year of academic advising experience or two years of education, experience, and training working with diverse populations of college students on issues such as advising, academic success, academic coaching, counseling, orientation, student support services, recruitment, or retention
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate across cultural boundaries and with diverse student populations with unique needs.
- Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the position and as a member of the College of Forestry community
- Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain student records accurately and with confidentiality
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to work independently as well as being a contributing member of the team
- Adaptability and flexibility to work in a changing environment
- Technical skills and experience with software for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, information management, and electronic tools that might be used to advise students (e.g. video-conferencing, online forms and workflows, digital documents)
- 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
- Master’s degree in Academic Advising, College Student Services, Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling, or similar discipline
- Demonstrated success supporting students from different backgrounds and experiences (including but not limited to transfer students, military-connected students, student parents, students of color, students with disabilities)
- Education or experience in the fields of forestry, natural resources, recreation, wood science, or a related discipline
- Experience advising online students
- Experience with student information systems (e.g. Banner, CORE, CRM) and/or degree audit systems.
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