Department: Office of the Provost
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-EXEC-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Internal Search: This position is open to current University of Oregon employees.
Application Review Begins
March 17, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Search Committee invites applications that include:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Name and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or a most recent supervisor.
Department Summary
The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement and achievement for the student scholar. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of the student by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward scholastic objectives and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and partner closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.
UESS departments and programs include: the Accessible Education Center (AEC); Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS), and McNair Scholars Program; Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) and Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL); Office of Academic Advising (OAA), PathwayOregon and Student Support Services; Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center; and UESS Administration.
Position Summary
The Vice Provost (VP) reports to the Provost and is responsible for setting the strategic direction for undergraduate student success efforts at the University of Oregon. Working directly with the President, Provost, deans, directors and other campus administrators, this position designs and implements an aggressive university-wide strategy for the elimination of institutional barriers and the continual improvement of undergraduate student retention and degree completion rates.
The position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic priorities; for developing and implementing strategic student success priorities for advising, academic support, and other student services; for developing and implementing a comprehensive first-year experience, including coordinating the design of curricular programs such as Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) and the Common Reading Program; and for facilitating reform of relevant university policies and procedures. The VP collaborates with the Office of the Provost, Deans, Institutional Research, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Student Life, Equity and Inclusion, the University Senate, Information Technology, UO Advancement, and other campus bodies to develop, promote, and execute overarching evidenced-based student success, student engagement, and timely graduation initiatives.
The VP provides leadership to strategic initiatives related to the university strategic plan, in particular enhancing pathways to timely graduation. The Division includes the Academic Advising, the Accessible Education Center, the Teaching and Learning Center, First-Year Programs, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement and other related programs and offices.
The VP also oversees the implementation and leveraging of the campus's primary student success tools, including but not limited to, EAB's Student Success Collaborative Campus (SSC Campus) and SSC Guide (a student facing application).
Minimum Requirements
• Master's degree.
• Five years of experience in administrative positions within higher education.
• Experience implementing new programs and policies at an institution of higher education.
• Experience managing student support services or advising programs at a public research university.
Professional Competencies
• Detailed knowledge of national trends, developments, and innovations in student success.
• Experience in strategic and long-range planning.
• Experience in the management of multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to make presentations to small and large groups.
• Ability to use and understand data from a variety of sources.
• Ability to lead project teams and to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle conflict and complex situations in a professional manner and to achieve consensus.
Preferred Qualifications
• Additional graduate-level training in areas relevant to student success and/or institutional research and assessment.
• Understanding of the University of Oregon or a similarly-situated institution.
• Terminal degree.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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