"Director, Center for Professional Pathways"

Job Details

Director, Center for Professional Pathways

Recruitment #: S2555

Review Date: Open | Review begins 10/6/25

Department: Center for Professional Pathways

Salary Rate: $83,125 - $97,795

About Western Oregon University:

Western Oregon University is a regional public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub.

Western is one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions of higher education and was incorporated into the state system as a teacher training institution in 1882. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, education and professional areas. It’s known for small class sizes, a focus on sustainability and a diverse liberal arts education in a student-centered environment. Western is a Hispanic Serving institution, with over 40% of undergraduates being students of color.

Position Summary:

The Director of Center for Professional Pathways (CPP) provides leadership for the department to maintain and expand Western Oregon University’s comprehensive career services and access to experiential learning (i.e. internships, volunteering). The director advances equity in access to social mobility and collaborates with academic departments to integrate career readiness in curriculum and programs, by developing content, training, standards and practices. The director is also responsible for the coordination of the National Student Exchange (NSE).

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Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree Experience in university career services or human resources, 3–5 years

How to Apply: Please submit the required application materials to: Kirsty Pinchuk, Director of Human Resources at pinchukk@wou.edu.

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form available here- unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, available here along with your application