Associate Director, Office of Academic Advising

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Associate Director, Office of Academic Advising Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536785& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536785 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional, Executive/Management/Director, Student Life/Services Department: Undergraduate Education and Student Success Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $70,000 - $85,000/year Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins August 4, 2026; position open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants This is aninternal onlysearch. OnlycurrentUO employees will be considered. To ensure consideration, a complete application must include: A current resume/CV. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified. For questions please emailPASTHR@Uoregon.edu Department Summary The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) is committed to ensuring that every undergraduate student at the University of Oregon has the support needed to thrive academically and graduate on time. UESS focuses on student success by providing essential resources and services that promote persistence, enhance academic performance, and guide students along a clear path to timely graduation. Serving the entire undergraduate population, UESS collaborates closely with campus partners to create a supportive and engaging environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. UESS departments and programs include: Office of Academic Advising (OAA), Exploring Advising, Transfer Advising, PathwayOregon, TRIO Student Support Services, Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE), the Accessible Education Center (AEC), Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS), McNair Scholars Program, Academic Residential and Research Initiatives (ARRI), First-Year Programs (FYP), Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL), Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center (TAEC), and UESS Administration. Position Summary The Associate Director for the Office of Academic Advising (OAA) provides campus wide leadership for undergraduate student success initiatives that advance persistence, progression, and timely degree completion. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Advising, this role develops, coordinates, and assesses institution wide advising, retention, and degree progression strategies with particular attention to equitable student outcomes and shared advising practice. The position leads the Office of Academic Advising and supervises a multidisciplinary team responsible for advising operations, advising technology, and degree progression data. In collaboration with campus partners, the role oversees mandatory advising initiatives, coordinated enrollment and outreach efforts, degree planning and tracking systems, and the integration of advising, data, and financial supports to reduce structural barriers to student success. In addition, the Associate Director for OAA provides strategic leadership for advisor training and professional development, establishing shared training resources, continuing education, and communication structures that support high quality, equity minded advising across the university. As a key member of divisional leadership, this role represents the office on u...