Director of Academic Experiential Learning
About The Position
The Office of Undergraduate Education at Oregon State University is seeking a Director of Academic Experiential Learning. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position on the Corvallis campus. The Director administers university-wide experiential learning programs in undergraduate research, creative activity, leadership development, and other high-impact practices that support student success, retention, and degree completion. Working across colleges, programs, and university offices, the Director will expand equitable access to transformative learning opportunities and help students connect their education with hands-on experiences. The role includes building innovative programs and strategic partnerships, engaging students and faculty, and advancing a culture in which students learn by doing, contribute to discovery, and prepare for meaningful futures. The position provides direct support to students. Travel to program events and other on-site activities may be required, and some evening and weekend work could be required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus eight years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in experiential learning, undergraduate education, undergraduate student success, or a related higher education area.
- Six years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in experiential learning, undergraduate education, undergraduate student success, or a related area, if holding a master’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships and working effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to the value of experiential learning in advancing student success, retention, and degree completion.
- Demonstrated commitment to connecting programs of study and experiential learning opportunities with world and career readiness.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusivity in access to learning opportunities for students from varied backgrounds.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate group settings and communicate inclusively with varied audiences.
- Effective organizational and project management skills, including effective use of technology to advance projects.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students and/or student employees.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents are required to self-report convictions.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree.
- Three years of progressively responsible full-time higher education work experience in experiential learning, undergraduate education, undergraduate student success, academic affairs, or a related higher education area.
- Demonstrated experience working with faculty in academic colleges to advance curriculum and strategic objectives.
- Supervision experience with professional faculty, staff, and/or student employees.
- Demonstrated experience setting program, project, or initiative objectives, developing and implementing plans to meet goals, and assessing the effectiveness of strategies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to design and implement programs, workshops, and events that promote undergraduate participation in experiential learning.
- Oversee development of pathways among introductory and advanced experiential learning opportunities, including URSA Engage, research internships, Honors College thesis work, and international internships.
- Convene, facilitate, and/or participate in cross-functional groups and committees supporting experiential learning at OSU, including convening OSU’s Experiential Learning Steering Committee.
- Administer university-wide experiential learning programs, including URSA Engage and Learn by Doing, and ensure equitable access to opportunities.
- Create and execute assessment practices for experiential learning, including tracking student engagement and access.
- Develop and/or support campus events showcasing undergraduate research and other forms of experiential learning, such as study abroad, service learning, leadership, and internships.
- Create and coordinate outreach to increase awareness of experiential learning opportunities among faculty, staff, advisors, enrollment and student success professionals, alumni, and others.
- Sustain relationships with campus and community partners to expand, support, and promote student experiential learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
