Associate Director

Position Details

Position Information

Department Enviro Sci Graduate Prgm (GRD)

Position Title Coordinator-Academic Program

Job Title Associate Director

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Part-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Office of Graduate Education is seeking an Associate Director. This is a part-time (.50 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Associate Director works closely with the Dean of Graduate Education and the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program Director to provide strategic and day-to-day management for this unique interdisciplinary master’s and doctoral program. The person in this position develops and leads projects and initiatives supporting the graduate program and is responsible for sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for its faculty, students, and academic partners.

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 :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
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• 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
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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 State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s 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.
  
  

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact/lead for the following (70%):

• Recruitment, admissions and point of contact for select degree options within the Environmental Sciences graduate program.
• Maintaining and distributing the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program handbook.
• Regular and systematic monitoring of student progress and completion.
• Program assessment efforts including regular review of program learning outcomes and curricular offerings, developing and distributing reports to the Director, as needed and requested, and authoring and submitting institutional annual reports.
• Administering and tracking all program-specific, institutional, and external fellowship and scholarship opportunities including nominating students or leading student nominations for awards.
• Implementation of community building efforts through program service projects, field trips, and other formal and informal offerings.
• Management of program-specific faculty and student spaces to ensure appropriate use and usage levels.
• Management and revision, as needed, of Environmental Sciences program website and other promotional materials (e.g., print, digital, and video).
• Instructing and/or co-instructing classes, no more than one course per academic year.
  
  

In tandem with the Program Director and other staff support the following (30%):

• Planning, facilitating, and evaluating new student orientation.
• Maintaining and distributing program-specific materials, including updates to curricular offerings, and communications with faculty and students.
• Informal and formal academic and career advising to all Environmental Science graduate students with specific attention to academic milestone and time to degree requirements.
• Tracking ENSC course enrollment and offerings.
• Planning and implementing annual joint Oregon campus conference.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences or related field from an accredited institution and degree program.
• 3 years of experience performing duties related to program administration or coordination.
• 3 years experience serving as graduate advisor or mentor to graduate students
• Outstanding organizational and management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with diverse communities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competency in computer skills including word processing software, spreadsheets, and database management and a demonstrated ability to learn other computerized support systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work within time constraints.
  
  

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

• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Advanced database software and management skills.
• Experience with Qualtrics, Banner, CORE , and other similar systems used within higher education contexts.
  
  

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position will require extended periods of computer work as well as the use of video technology for communication on occasion.

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 $73,000 - $81,000

Link To Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180145

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09929UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/15/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/19/2026

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 06/18/2026

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:

• A resume/CV; and
• 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:

Mo Childers at Mo.childers@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2033.

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.

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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .