Executive Director: Educational Opportunities Program (Internal Employment Opportunity)
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Location: Corvallis, OR 97330
Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Department
Educ Opportunities Progm (MSA)
Position Title
Administrator 1-Acad Program 2
Job Title
Executive Director: Educational Opportunities Program (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
The Educational Opportunities Program is seeking an Executive Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Executive Director of Educational Opportunities Program provides strategic and operational leadership for grant-funded programs as well as education and general funded programs and departments that all promote access to higher education. EOP serves historically underserved students, including first-generation college students, students of color, students with high financial need, rural students, students with disabilities, and K-12 students statewide through precollege outreach. The Executive Director leads efforts in academic enrichment, college readiness, community engagement, and student support, ensuring alignment with OSU's land-grant mission and the Division of Student Affairs' strategic plan, Thriving Together.
The Executive Director oversees EOP's operations, including budgeting, goal setting, program assessment, staff development, and participant selection. They ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The role requires strategic vision, leadership, and collaboration to enhance institutional and division-wide goals for student success, engagement, and belonging. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
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
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
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
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
35% - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
25% - ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
20% - PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
10% - UNIVERSITY & DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP
10% - OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
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
Position works in an office environment and may need to work evenings and weekends to facilitate services. Position may travel to represent the institution at conferences or meetings.
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
$95,356 - $166,940
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/18590
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08950UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/05/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/01/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
04/13/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume
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 Cochran
Maureen.Cochran@oregonstate.edu
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.
Position Information
Department
Educ Opportunities Progm (MSA)
Position Title
Administrator 1-Acad Program 2
Job Title
Executive Director: Educational Opportunities Program (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
The Educational Opportunities Program is seeking an Executive Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Executive Director of Educational Opportunities Program provides strategic and operational leadership for grant-funded programs as well as education and general funded programs and departments that all promote access to higher education. EOP serves historically underserved students, including first-generation college students, students of color, students with high financial need, rural students, students with disabilities, and K-12 students statewide through precollege outreach. The Executive Director leads efforts in academic enrichment, college readiness, community engagement, and student support, ensuring alignment with OSU's land-grant mission and the Division of Student Affairs' strategic plan, Thriving Together.
The Executive Director oversees EOP's operations, including budgeting, goal setting, program assessment, staff development, and participant selection. They ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The role requires strategic vision, leadership, and collaboration to enhance institutional and division-wide goals for student success, engagement, and belonging. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
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
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
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
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
35% - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Establish a cohesive vision and strategic direction for university and grant-funded access programs within EOP, clearly aligned with institutional strategic goals.
- Develop and oversee programs that bridge precollege outreach and collegiate academic success to ensure seamless student transitions.
- Foster partnerships at institutional, regional, and statewide levels to support comprehensive access and student success initiatives.
- Ensure programs align with OSU's commitment to inclusion and access.
- Advance OSU's commitment to inclusion, and access by embedding these principles in all programs and initiatives.
- Establish a cohesive vision and strategic direction for university and grant-funded access programs within EOP, aligning with institutional goals.
- Oversee initiatives that bridge precollege outreach and collegiate academic success, ensuring seamless student transitions.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in student support, college readiness, and academic enrichment programs.
25% - ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Oversee operations, budget management, resource allocation, and fiscal oversight for all EOP programs.
- Administer both university-funded and externally funded grant budgets, maintaining compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
- Implement ongoing program assessment and develop assessment strategies to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
- Supervise professional staff through hiring, training, professional development, performance evaluation, and mentoring.
- Lead comprehensive assessment efforts to evaluate program effectiveness, outcomes, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate data-informed improvements aimed at enhancing student outcomes, retention, and educational attainment.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and grant regulations.
- Supervise and develop a diverse team of professional staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
20% - PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Cultivate strategic partnerships internally with OSU departments, as well as externally with schools, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other educational institutions.
- Represent OSU's educational access initiatives regionally and nationally, actively participating in outreach and engagement activities.
- Secure external funding opportunities and effectively manage grant-funded programs to sustain and expand impact.
- Expand outreach, collaboration, and recruitment efforts to increase student participation in precollege and collegiate support programs.
- Advocate for program visibility and influence at the institutional, regional, and national levels.
- Secure external funding through grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic partnerships to sustain and expand program impact.
10% - UNIVERSITY & DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Participate in divisional and university-wide committees, councils, and initiatives related to student success, access, and inclusion.
- Act as an advocate and spokesperson for EOP, promoting program visibility and influence across OSU and beyond.
- Actively contribute to divisional and university-wide initiatives focused on student success, access, and belonging.
- Serve as a key advisor on educational access and retention strategies, providing data-informed recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represent OSU's access programs in professional associations, conferences, and strategic policy discussions.
10% - OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
- Engage in university-wide committees, service, special projects, and additional responsibilities as designated by AVP/divisional leadership.
What You Will Need
- Master's degree in education, higher education leadership, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in educational access, student success, or precollege outreach programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, operational management, program development, and budget oversight.
- Proven track record of building effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to supporting first generation students or students with high financial need.
- Experience supervising and developing cross-functional professional teams.
- Experience with data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and research methodologies.
- Expertise in grant writing, reporting, compliance, and managing grant-funded initiatives.
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
- Extensive experience serving first-generation college students, students of color, students with disabilities, rurally isolated students, and those with high financial need.
- Successful history of securing external funding and managing complex grant-funded programs.
- Experience with pre-college or student retention programming in higher education.
- Research and evaluation expertise relevant to educational outreach and retention programs.
- Familiarity with federal TRIO programs and other educational access initiatives.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Position works in an office environment and may need to work evenings and weekends to facilitate services. Position may travel to represent the institution at conferences or meetings.
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
$95,356 - $166,940
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/18590
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08950UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/05/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/01/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
04/13/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume
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 Cochran
Maureen.Cochran@oregonstate.edu
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.