Job Description

OSU Ecampus is seeking a student engagement program manager to join our student success team!

About us:

Oregon State Ecampus is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online degrees and programs. Ecampus makes OSU’s exceptional learning experiences available to students throughout Oregon and around the world. OSU Ecampus is a leader in national online education, our online bachelor’s program is currently ranked #4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and has ranked in the top 10 for seven consecutive years.

About the position:
Through an approach grounded in fostering belonging and building community, the Ecampus student engagement program manager directs programs and initiatives related to the engagement and retention of all Ecampus students. This position will be responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of existing and new initiatives in support of BIPOC students, first-generation college students, and other underrepresented populations. The student engagement program manager will work with the director of student success and other Ecampus staff who support aspects of student services, advising, recruitment, and student engagement as well as internal partners in the division of Student Affairs and throughout Oregon State University to expand access to existing programming and develop new programming aligned with the mission of the Ecampus Student Success Team (SST). This position will also work with external partners, such as Tribal communities and professional organizations, to enhance online student engagement.

The student engagement program manager will take on a leadership role in coordinating and expanding the Ecampus Tribal Communities Initiative. Additionally, they will engage in the exploration and launch of similar initiatives to serve other underrepresented groups in collaboration with other units at Oregon State.

Oregon State University and OSU Ecampus maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. This position will contribute to enhancing inclusivity at Ecampus through their direct support of diverse, equitable, and inclusive programming for a broad population of online students.

Job duties include:

• Conduct outreach and collaborate with Student Affairs units to more actively engage and include Ecampus students in university programming
• Coordinate the Ecampus Tribal Communities Initiative, working with partners from the Office of Admissions, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws, Office of Institutional Diversity, and other faculty and staff working with Indigenous populations
• Plan, coordinate, and administer events, workshops, and programs for Ecampus students
• Advocate for equitable access to university resources for Ecampus students
• Meet with students as needed and refer them to student services, success coaching, or other valuable resources
• Manage budget related to enrichment and engagement programming
• Monitor and maintain compliance and adherence to university policy or state/federal regulations
• Join the SST data team to explore, analyze, and assess data trends related to the success of Ecampus students
• Assess effectiveness of enrichment programming in addressing Ecampus student satisfaction, engagement, retention, and graduation
• Track and monitor data related to underrepresented Ecampus populations
• Participate in intentional professional development opportunities

For full details and more information go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/109576

Required qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
•  3 – 5 years of professional experience supporting students in higher education
•  A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills implemented in person, over the phone, through email and in virtual meeting environments
•  Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and partners both on and off campus
•  Ability to synthesize data and clearly present it to executive level

Preferred qualifications:

•  Master’s degree in communications, education, management, counseling or related field
•  Experience designing, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to make informed recommendations
•  Professional experience supporting online and/or adult learners
•  Professional experience advancing success of underrepresented student populations
•  Experience working with Indigenous and Tribal communities (professional, volunteer, etc.)
•  Demonstrated ability to plan events and coordinate programming

OSU is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, OSU values diversity in our faculty and staff regardless of their self-identity; to that end, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage – Employer contribution toward CORE benefits (medical, vision, dental, employee basic life).  Optional spouse/domestic and dependent coverage.
• Vacation leave (15 hours/month), sick leave (8 hours/month), and 10 paid holidays
• Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
• Health Engagement Model
• Disability insurance
• Long-Term care insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life insurance.  Optional employee & spouse/domestic partner coverage.
• Parental or family medical leaves
• Employee Assistance Program
• Orange rewards for 10% discount at all university restaurants
• Professional development opportunities
• College savings program
• Free access to Care.com
• Cell phone provider discounts available at AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile/Sprint
• Reduced tuition rates for you or your dependents/spouse/domestic partner
• And more!

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Higher Education, manager, online education, program management, student engagement, and student success. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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