"Multicultural Academic Counselor"

Job Details

Multicultural Academic Counselor

Department: Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence, Division of Equity & Inclusion

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $50,000 - $52,000/year

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2024-2025

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins: July 7, 2025; Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consideration, please include the following with your online application: 1) A current resume; 2) A cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications - use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

The Division of Equity and Inclusion (DEI) works to build capacity for UO's global leadership around policies, practices, and programs for equity, inclusion, and diversity. DEI promotes inclusive excellence by working to ensure equitable access to opportunities, benefits, and resources for all faculty, administrators, students, and community members. As a part of our efforts, we design and implement campus-wide programs to recruit and retain a diverse community of student, staff, and community partners.

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement and achievement for the student scholar. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of the student by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward scholastic objectives and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and partner closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.

The Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) is a unit within DEI where students are empowered, engaged, and nurtured for success. Our vision is to build and empower scholars who exemplify academic excellence and inspire positive change. Our mission is to promote student retention and persistence throughout our diverse community of scholars. CMAE is comprised of academic counselors and staff who provide culturally competent, holistic and student-centered advising, mentoring and support. We develop and implement programs and services that support retention, academic excellence, and success at the UO and beyond. In addition, CMAE staff work collaboratively with campus partners assisting students in making a smooth transition to the UO by serving as campus and community connectors, thereby allowing students to take full advantage of educational, professional and social opportunities on campus. We reaffirm our commitment to all students, including immigrant and tuition-equity students.

Position Summary

The Multicultural Academic Counselor provides comprehensive advising, support and referrals to CMAE students including recipients of UO scholarships and providing services to all students including first-generation, rural, low-income, and transfer students. This position provides wrap-around support by assisting students with academic planning, guidance in setting goals, exploring majors, engaging in campus community, career exploration and post-graduation planning.

This position works alongside other CMAE counselors and campus partners to promote collaborative educational and professional opportunities for students, including advising students in Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and coordinating proactive outreach to support the needs of students.

This position will advise Diversity Excellence Scholars, and any students seeking support and advisement. Duties include supporting the mission and objectives of CMAE as a central support program on campus and serving as a campus resource for diverse students; assisting students with academic planning, retention, and post-graduation planning; collaborating with faculty and staff to support historically underrepresented students; and working with other CMAE counselors and campus academic advisors to promote collaborative educational and professional development opportunities for all students.

This position will also assist CMAE in developing and coordinating academic success resources and programs.

This position reports to the Director of the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of professional work experience in advising, counseling, career counseling, teaching mentoring, or related work in an environment that included one-on-one interaction with others for the purpose of accurately and effectively conveying information and/or providing guidance.

Professional Competencies

• A broad working knowledge of student development principles.
• Understanding of issues facing diverse students (e.g. students from under-served populations, including low-socioeconomic, first-generation, and non-traditional backgrounds).
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• High-level organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, detail oriented and time sensitive environment.
• Ability to recognize situations that warrant initiative and move forward without hesitation; ability to anticipate next steps and execute independently to resolve issues, problems, or situations.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (or similar) and ability to produce professional correspondence, documents, data reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies, including faculty, administrators and staff at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times including understanding of FERPA and other policies, procedures, or regulations that guide interactions with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, Academic Administration, Psychology, or other related fields.
• Experience working with students, or educational agencies to promote student success and retention and effect meaningful change (e.g. work at an HBCU, rural and urban high school success program, or Boys and Girls Club)
• Three years of experience providing academic advising, personal counseling, or teaching in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of university settings and/or resources to assist individuals in meeting mental/physical, health, financial, academic, and other basic needs.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535501