Project Coordinator The Research Institute Department: Salary Range: Recruitment #: Review Date:
The Research Institute $38,000 - $60,000 (depending upon experience and qualification) plus an excellent benefit package TRI-324 Review starts upon receipt of materials; open until filled
The Research Institute (TRI) at Western Oregon University is seeking a full-time, 12-month fixed term Coordinator. The appointment is renewed through an annual Notice of Appointment, dependent upon satisfactory job performance, continuing project needs, and/or available funding. This is a one-year grant based position; at this point it is unclear whether this position will be continued. TRI is a unique organization whose mission is to inform and facilitate change in educational and human service systems. This position will coordinate Western Oregon University’s pilot program to bring together academic advising, career services and alumni services to provide WOU students greater access to career advising and mentorship opportunities. The university’s long-term outcome is to provide all WOU students with career advising services that align with their needs and stage of career development. In order to achieve this outcome the university must identify, develop and pilot a system that (1) assists students in identifying their interests and strengths, (2) provides them experiences for building confidence in their career skills, (3) engages students in developing their ability to adapt to changing work environments and (4) fosters networks for students to access mentorship and career opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a focus and/or coursework in College Student Services, Counseling, Public Administration, Psychology or related field. Experience working with students in a higher education setting. Ability to communicate and interact with a team, with partners, and with clients. Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated public speaking & presentation skills. Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with mentorship and/or career development. Experience in program development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate opportunities for student career advising and mentorship available through WOU by
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identifying current mentorship and practicum opportunities available to students; assisting departments with strategies to incentivize students to participate in mentorships and practicums; o working with the Service Learning & Career Development Director (SLCD) to create trainings, outreach, processes and policies that meet best practice standards for alumni to engage; o working with the Service Learning & Career Development Director to expand the SLCD’s online mentor module that helps facilitate student and mentor connections through a searchable database that provides students the ability to search for mentors that fit their area of interest, live nearby, or otherwise match the students’ search criteria; and o working with the Alumni Relations Coordinator to expand mentorship networks, usage of the SLCD’s online mentor module and increased connections of students with mentorship opportunities. Collaborate with Academic Advising Director, Service Learning & Career Development Director and Alumni Relations Coordinator to establish a system for ensuring students are aware of and have access to career advising and mentorship opportunities at WOU.
TO APPLY: Screening and review of materials will begin on May 3, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible (with flexibility depending on successful candidate’s availability). The following is required and must be submitted: 1) 2) 3)
A cover letter expressing your interest, qualifications for the position, and anticipated date of availability A complete CV Complete contact information for three references
Submit materials to: Career Mentoring Coordinator Position #TRI-324, Attn: Cindi Mafit, The Research Institute, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361; or you may e-mail as an attached document to
[email protected] or fax: 503-838-8150.
Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
