Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07727UF
Description:
The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences is seeking an Administrative Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The purpose of this position is to ensure the smooth and efficient completion of all activities required for effective administrative support and functioning in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University.
The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences ( FWCS ) is an academic unit in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 employees, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $9 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1200 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates. We emphasize care and inclusion in our department, where all employees are treated with respect, are provided professional development opportunities, and are encouraged to contribute to the well-being of our program and its people.
The Administrative Manager for FWCS reports to the Department Head and works closely with the Associate Department Head. The position is the Department's liaison to OSU Human Resources and serves as the supervisory manager of a front office staff of 4-6 classified employees. The position is responsible for many of the department's organizational tasks, problem-solving, and communications with faculty. The Department relies on its Administrative Manager for effective support services related to teaching, research, and Extension, including assistance with the development of policies and processes that maximize efficiency and service to faculty, staff, and students while following University and College requirements and compliance.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Typically requires Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience providing administrative support to an administrator
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in business, communications or a related field and 3 years of experience providing administrative support to an administrator, leader, unit or business in a complex office environment.
Proficient in the use of networked computers including applications for word processing, Microsoft Excel or comparable software, electronic mail, and scheduling.
Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities showing skill at prioritizing work with the capability of paying close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, under pressure of deadlines, with frequent interruptions.
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Previous experience supervising and managing staff.
Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds
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.
Type:
Work is in a fast-paced office environment. Limited hybrid work on a regular schedule is possible, with agreement from the Department Head.
Additional Salary Information: $44,496 - $75,516
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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