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Job no: 533466
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Student Life/Services
Department: School of Journalism and Communication
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
March 27, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application, including relevant work history, dates of employment, and education. We use that information to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Please also include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
The School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) is an accredited research and professional school serving approximately 2,500 undergraduates and 100 graduate students both on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene and at the George S. Turnbull Center in Portland.Degrees offered are the BA, BS, MA, MS and Ph.D., as well as minors in Media Studies, Science Communication, and Game Studies. Undergraduate majors include Advertising, Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations. The school contributes courses to the interdisciplinary major in Cinema Studies and International Studies, and interdisciplinary minors in Art & Technology and Native American and Indigenous Studies.The SOJC employs approximately 130 individuals as faculty and staff, over 50 graduate employees as well as over 50 student employees. The School is the second oldest journalism program in the nation, founded in 1916 and the only accredited journalism school in Oregon.
Position Summary
As a Career and Academic Advisor, you play a pivotal role in guiding prospective and current undergraduate SOJC (School of Journalism and Communication) majors and minors through their academic and career journeys. Your responsibilities include assessing students' needs, providing personalized advising on academic and career paths, and connecting them with appropriate support resources on campus. Additionally, you will offer guidance on internship and career exploration options, assist with career materials, and coordinate with faculty for industry-specific advice.Beyond individual advising, you will contribute to the unit's student success programming, which may involve co-teaching workshops, developing career resources, and managing social media accounts. Collaborating with faculty directors and advisors is essential to support various SOJC programs such as internships and honors programs. You will also participate in orientation advising, campus recruiting events, commencement activities, and undergraduate degree application reviews.Further, your role entails fulfilling assigned duties such as serving on committees, participating in search committees, and supporting training efforts led by unit directors. Overall, as a Career and Academic Advisor, you play a critical role in supporting student success within the SOJC community.
Minimum Requirements
OR
Professional Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt: Yes
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
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