Job Summary

The College of Business invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month appointments that combine two positions; a fixed-term Instructor (0.75 FTE) and a professional faculty appointment as Program Manager for Student Success (0.25 FTE). Reappointment for the fixed-term Instructor positions is at the discretion of the School Head.

The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement in the College of Business. The purpose of this position is to provide instruction within the College’s first year BA160 series, BA101, Professional Development and Blueprint Courses, and to provide overall management and supervision for assigned programs and coaching and mentoring support for major exploration, academic success, and career exploration within the College of Business. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.75 FTE fixed-term academic faculty position as Instructor and a 0.25 FTE professional faculty position, reflecting job duties in both the academic and administrative arenas.

This position is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, and overseeing academic projects as part of the Student Engagement curriculum and will provide overall management and supervision for assigned initiatives that support the Student Engagement team in the College of Business focusing on recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement.

This position will participate in strategic planning efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the College of Business as it pertains to the Student Engagement program and student success initiatives.

The College of Business is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community that strives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved and should be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Such contributions can be part of teaching, advising, service, and/or professional development. Outputs and impacts of these efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion will be included in annual performance reviews and promotion dossiers.

Key Responsibilities

67.5% – Classroom Management & Programming:

• Supports and teaches courses under the Student Engagement team (small lecture courses, and large lecture recitation courses).
• Trains, supervises/mentors, and evaluates student teaching assistants.
• Works with Student Engagement’s staff, student workers and faculty to identify and implement enhanced events tied to Student Engagement to promote the success of students in collaboration with faculty, alumni and industry representatives.
• Provides support for Student Engagement teaching team, including but not limited to: creating course content and curriculum, designing student and team assignments and exams, grading, and facilitating classroom functions, etc.
• Supports the onboarding of first year and transfer students through orientation and welcome week programming.
• Manages Innovation Nation’s student-run microbusiness projects.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement in planning programs that contribute to the program’s mission.
• Meets 1:1 with students to provide holistic support.
• Interacts with a variety of internal and external customers (e.g., staff, student assistants, business owners, students and their families, companies, outside speakers, faculty, classified and administrative personnel in the college and throughout the university, vendors, and program sponsors) by phone, in person, electronically (website/email), etc.
• Contribute to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts; provide mentoring and opportunities for students from underrepresented groups; enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.

22.5% – Student Services Support:

• Manages and supports student success programming including, academic and wrap around basic needs initiatives and major and career exploration for business and design students.
• Assists students through providing 1-on-1 coaching sessions around topics related to major exploration, academic success, and career exploration.
• Collects and analyzes data and recommends programming and process improvements accordingly.
• Participates in the coordination and organization of on-campus and virtual events.
• Provides targeted information and resources for specific majors and interest groups to students, recent alumni, faculty, and staff as needed.

10% – Service:

• Service to College, University, and profession.
• Engage in activities within the University and the profession, including contributing to College and University strategic initiatives that support DEI efforts and foster a more inclusive academic community. Serve on college and/or University committees, attend professional conferences or other trainings, and participate in college/University events as required.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement in planning programs that contribute to the program’s mission.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work regarding program logistics, and provides coordination and expertise to the program, while ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. Coordinates student work schedules and trains, supervises/mentors, and evaluates student assistants.
• Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all students.
• Writes letters of recommendation, as requested.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in Business, Education, College Student Services and Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Experience with supporting students in their personal, professional and academic pursuits in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching at a high school level or accredited university. Demonstrated knowledge in best practices of supporting recruitment, retention and placement efforts in a higher education setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilizing inclusive language and the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy across diverse cultural boundaries.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High computer proficiency; required qualifications include: strong MS office experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and working knowledge of Outlook and Windows/Mac.
• Ability to maintain professional decorum, as well as know or can demonstrate ability to learn and work within OSU system.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities, prioritize appropriately, pay careful attention to details, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• 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

• Experience in utilizing best practices in retaining first year students in a higher education setting.
• An ability and willingness to learn new programs and applications quickly.
• Previous experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of SLM systems.
• Previous experience in major exploration and career-related services.
• Knowledge of best practices in retention and placement programming.
• Experience with management and supervision at an accredited university.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a flexible work schedule. Some evenings and weekend work is required. Teaching assignments may include course delivery in any format – site-based in-person, asynchronous online, or hybrid combinations of online, site-based in-person, and/or remote instruction.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 08/18/2025. 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 Curriculum Vitae, 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: Jennifer Villalobos at jennifer.villalobos@bus.oregonstate.edu or (541) 713-5323.