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The Division of Academic Affairs is seeking an Academic Affairs Initiatives Lead. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position.

The Division of Academic Affairs (DAA) is committed to advancing and supporting rigorous, transformative education that is accessible to all learners. We do this by supporting high quality undergraduate and graduate programs onsite, online, and in hybrid format; assisting in the design of diverse, well-supported, and affordable pathways to an OSU degree; creating opportunities for student research and experiential learning; and supporting excellence in teaching through evidence-based best practices. These activities are critical underpinnings of student success and to Prosperity Widely Shared, the Oregon State Plan. Led by the Senior Vice Provost (SVP) for Academic Affairs, the DAAs leadership team includes the Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for Academic Affairs, AVP and University Registrar, AVP for Teaching and Learning, Dean of Libraries, Dean of Graduate Education, and AVP of Arts and Humanities. The Senior Vice Provost also assists the Office of the Provost with strategic planning, statewide engagement, and other functions.

The Academic Affairs Initiatives Lead (AAIL) works with the Senior Vice Provost and their leadership team and will be responsible for Academic Unit Assessment and data analytics, faculty development, Academic Affairs project management and communications, and other special projects as assigned. Given the wide range of units and initiatives within DAA, the work of this position is varied and complex. Often serving in a leadership role, the AAIL will contribute to projects and collaborate with key stakeholders. This position necessitates sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Academic Unit Assessment and Data Analytics - 40% Lead the Academic Unit Assessment (AUA) process for the SVP, acting as project manager. Gather and analyze data on academic units, identify gaps, and prepare reports for academic unit leaders and the SVP. Serve as liaison throughout the AUA process and between the Academic Analytics tool and OSU senior leaders and faculty. Lead the Academic Analytics Advisory Committee and act as the functional owner of the tool. Develop use cases, support faculty, and produce metrics for biennial AUA. Collaborate with the SVP to refine the AUA process.

Provide support, prioritization, and management for projects and initiatives assigned by the Provost or SVP within Academic Affairs. Prepare communications and presentations for the SVP for internal and external contexts, such as the annual faculty briefings for the OSU Board of Trustees. Serve as project manager or liaison for various initiatives, such as collaborating with University Information and Technology on data-driven projects, developing the universitys roadmap to AAU status, serving as OSU liaison to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), and supporting the SVPs role on Oregons Transfer Council

Design, update, and coordinate faculty development and recognition programming as part of an annual workplan including, but not limited to, Faculty Awards and Recognition Strategy, New Academic Faculty Academy, Public Voices Fellowships, etc. Programming includes annual/ongoing elements as well as one-time programs or pilot programs. Lead the Faculty Development Working Group, a committee charged by the SVP with creating efficiencies and partnerships in faculty development offerings across units. Programming related to faculty development is closely coordinated with the AVP for Teaching and Learning and in collaboration with the SVP, Chief Assistant to the Provost, and Senior Academic Affairs Associate.

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

Normal office working conditions with some travel required as necessary. Work will take place primarily on the Corvallis campus with some travel to Bend, Newport, and other OSU locations.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

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.

For additional information please contact:
Ashley Holmes
ashley.holmes@oregonstate.edu
541-737-9499

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.