Department: Division of Student Life
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $140,000-$170,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA12-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
March 20, 2025; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life houses four departments, the Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, and Physical Education & Recreation, plus a number of key programs, including the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Parent and Family Programs, major student events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Life. As Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP & COS), the person in this position serves as the principal aide to the Vice President, handling a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of the Vice President. The position also coordinates day-to-day operations of the Office of the Vice President, and is responsible for overseeing directors of key division support in the areas of human resources, parent and family programs, research and assessment, major student events, strategic communications and marketing, and financial services. The AVP & COS is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong professional relationships with key personnel in all areas of the university, including those reporting directly to the president and other vice presidents. The AVP & COS serves as a member of the Vice President's Executive Team (VP and AVP's), Student Life Leadership Team, Student Life Department Directors team, and on the institutional leadership team's Chiefs of Staff group.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years work experience in higher education, including demonstrated success working with senior-level administrators or executives.
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment, financial acumen, or personnel administration, within a higher education, non-profit, or state agency environment.
Professional Competencies
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and Interact effectively with an organization's leadership, students, faculty and staff, and community and government agencies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to small and large groups.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Thorough knowledge of, or ability to learn, UO's administrative programs and university rules and policies.
• Ability to facilitate strategic planning including formulating processes, metrics, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s or doctorate degree in higher education administration, MBA, or JD.
• Previous experience in higher education student affairs.
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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