Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
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: Maureen Childers at [email protected] or 541-737-2033.
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
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 OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
Position Information
Department
Graduate School Admin (GRD)
Position Title
Administrator 2-Acad Programs
Job Title
Director, Graduate Writing Center
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Graduate School is seeking a Graduate Writing Center Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Graduate School’s primary missions are to advance graduate education, to assure quality and unquestionable standards in graduate education, and to maintain the integrity of approximately 90 graduate programs and the individuals participating in them. To this end, the Graduate School implementspolicies and procedures; coordinates programs, courses, admissions standards and degree requirements; certifies and awards all graduate degrees; and provides graduate student and faculty support services.
The Graduate Writing Center (GWC) is located organizationally within the Graduate School with physical spaces at the Valley Library in the Graduate Student Commons. The GWC supports graduate student success through writing assistance. The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the GWC including, but not limited to, its day-to-day management, budgeting, staffing, supervision, training, programming, assessment, and broader strategic planning.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Key Responsibilities
50% Provide overall leadership for the Graduate Writing Center including, but not limited to its day-to-day management, budgeting, staffing, supervision, training, programming, assessment, and broader strategic planning including research and benchmarking as it relates to comparator institutions and the development of recommendations for addressing changing and emergent needs; establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with units across the institution to determine the needs of graduate students, graduate faculty members, and other stakeholders and determine appropriate and innovative ways to address these needs.
25% Conduct intake appointments with graduate students seeking writing support services, 1:1 tutoring sessions, and/or facilitate graduate student writing groups.
15% Develop and facilitate trainings and workshops for graduate students, graduate faculty mentors, and graduate instructors related to effective graduate writing and mentoring.
5% Participate in professional development to stay current with trends and promising practices as they relate to the position via conferences, webinars, and other professional development activities.
5% Serves on Graduate School and university teams, task forces, and committees, as needed and as is appropriate; provides support for related Graduate School initiatives.
What You Will Need
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.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is located in Corvallis. Standard work hours will apply. Some remote work may be possible.
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$65,000-$85,000
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07849UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
04/01/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
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: Maureen Childers at [email protected] or 541-737-2033.
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
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 OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
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