Academic Advisor & Retention Coordinator

Position Type Administrative Working Title Academic Advisor & Retention Coordinator Classification Title Coordinator College/Division Strategic Enrollment Mgmt (SEM) Department Retention Services Hiring Unit Work Location Klamath Falls Appointment FTE (%) 1.00 Position Terms/Mo 12 Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $41,000 - $48,000 Commensurate with Education & Experience

Position Summary

Department Summary

Who We Serve

The Office of Academic Advising and Retention serves all current Oregon Tech students in different capacities as they progress through their degrees at Oregon Tech. Secondary Academic advisors are assigned to most students. Students can check who their secondary Academic Advisor is when they check their registration information on Web for Student. TOP students, have a secondary advisor assigned from that department.

How Secondary Academic Advising Works

At Oregon Tech, students have both a Faculty Advisor in each program and a secondary Academic Advisor within the Office of Academic Advising & Retention.

The Faculty Advisor is there to talk to students about their field of study, course content, and give final approval on the courses they plan to take each term.

Secondary Academic Advisors are in place to help students connect with their Faculty Advisor, provide general advising, and to facilitate campus resources effectively. Advisors serve as a best contact for understanding school policies and procedures, managing logistical issues, as well as answering general questions about how to navigate the university.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/students/advising

Position Summary

The Office of Academic Advising & Retention Serves invites applications for an Academic Advisor based on the Klamath Falls, OR campus of Oregon Tech.

The position of Academic Advisor is in place to provide academic advising and faculty support to the College of Health, Arts, & Sciences (HAS) or the College of Engineering, Technology, & Management (ETM). Areas of support include the development, coordination and implementation of retention initiatives to ensure student success, and the provision of educational guidance and assistance through graduation.

Under shared supervision from the applicable Dean and the Director of Advising & Retention, the Academic Advisor performs complex professional student advising, specific to the College and/or Major.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the application of both professional knowledge, judgment, and experience to apply the principles, techniques, and skill characteristics of Academic Advising & Retention Services. The offered services will be available to students at the Klamath Falls campus as well as via satellite locations.

Additionally, the incumbent will assist the Director of Academic Advising & Retention Services with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Oregon Tech initiatives. Additional collaborative efforts include the elimination of equity gaps, decrease time to degree; as well as to promote the access, academic achievement, and graduation of undergraduate students.

Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the Oregon Tech College of application

(ETM: Engineering, Technology, & Management | HAS: Health, Arts, and Sciences)

• Experience advising upper division students within a college, performing analytics and promoting retention strategies.

• Experience counseling, advising, and/or mentoring college students with declared majors.

• Experience with student success initiatives.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficiency in data analytics with ability to create complex spreadsheets and develop initiatives based on the data.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively; develop initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences through various mediums.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Experience, background, or demonstrated interest in a related field of study.

• Successful experience enforcing and explaining complex academic policies.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop advising and retention strategies using data-driven decision making based on complex data analytics

• Experience working with staff, faculty and administrators in higher education.

Application Information

Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 07/22/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial review of applications will begin on July 22, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents

CV

Unofficial Transcripts

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae

License/Certification

For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: oithr@oit.edu

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.