Job Description

Internal Job Number: P08545UF

Description:

The OSU -Cascades Teacher Education program is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator ( APC ). This is a full time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The person in this role will lead most logistical and organizational aspects of several teacher education programs and will be the primary point of contact for students and university personnel as well as external entities. This role will include in program advising for currently enrolled BS and MAT students in our on-campus and clinically based (online) programs, coordinating advising meetings and communications, and helping faculty advisors prioritize relevant information.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have responsibility in coordinating many other aspects of the program, including hiring associate faculty members, managing course and classroom schedules, updating website information, and assisting our program with accreditation and graduate school-related assessment efforts. Our nationally accredited programs focus on preparing graduates to become skilled elementary and secondary teachers, through a cohort model where students form strong bonds. Through multiple field-based practical experiences, candidates develop their understanding of learning theories and implement research-driven instructional strategies and methods.

The APC is a critical member of a dedicated and passionate team that supports an optimum learning environment for all teacher candidates across our programs. The APC will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to ensure a successful academic program.

This position requires a bachelor's degree, demonstrated competency and/or experience working with people from various backgrounds and cultures; strong interpersonal skills; public speaking skills; presentation and writing skills; attention to detail; the ability to learn, retain, and integrate new information quickly; the ability to follow through in a timely matter; and familiarity with information and database technology. Additional requirements include experience in recruitment, admissions advising, or other duties related to the academic support of programs.

OSU -Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon, is a campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, the university currently enrolls more than 1,300 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The campus expanded to a four-year university in 2015 and opened its 10-acre campus in fall 2016. The Oregon legislature approved additional funding in 2017 and 2018 for continued campus expansion, which is currently in progress. The campus has ambitious enrollment goals to reach 3,000 students and is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Typically requires Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in field related to assigned responsibilities.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in discipline of choice
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and experience in learning and utilizing a variety data management systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and experience in public speaking
• Experience in a constantly changing environment where new processes are being developed
• Experience in either teaching, academic advising, admissions counseling, academic support programs or a combination of those areas
• Demonstrated experience working in or with initiatives that support or engage communities of color and people that hold identities that have been historically underrepresented and underserved
• Strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize appropriately
• Strong interpersonal skills that support students, faculty, and staff with problem solving

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 and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

Type:

Traditional Monday-Friday, 8-5 schedule with occasional evening and weekend work for special events.

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

About Oregon State University

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 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.

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