Director of Academic Experiential Learning

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Department:

Office of Undergraduate Education-Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Steve Wuhs Steve.wuhs

Job Summary:

The Office of Undergraduate Education is seeking a Director of Academic Experiential Learning . This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered leadership team and shape how undergraduate students connect their education to meaningful, hands-on experiences. The Director will Administer university-wide experiential learning programs for undergraduate research, creative activity, leadership development, and other high-impact practices that support student success, retention, and degree completion.

At Oregon State University, experiential learning is central to our commitment to becoming “a university where every student graduates.” The successful candidate will work across colleges, programs, and university offices to expand access to transformative learning opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to build innovative programs, develop strategic partnerships, engage students and faculty, and advance a culture in which every student can learn by doing, contribute to discovery, and prepare for a meaningful future.

Learn more about OSU Undergraduate Research , the Office of Undergraduate Education , and Oregon State’s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared .

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to design and implement programs, workshops, and events that promote undergraduate participation in experiential learning

Oversee the development of pathways among introductory and advanced experiential learning opportunities (e.g., among URSA Engage and more advanced opportunities, e.g., research internships at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Honors College thesis work, international internships)
Convene, facilitate, and/or participate as a member of cross-functional group(s) and committee(s) supporting experiential learning s includes convening OSU’s Experiential Learning Steering Committee Administer university-wide experiential learning programs (URSA Engage, Learn by Doing) and ensure equitable access to experiential learning 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 modes of experiential learning (study abroad, service learning, leadership, and internships)
Create and coordinate outreach efforts that increase awareness of experiential learning opportunities among faculty, staff, advisors, enrollment and student success professionals, alumni, and other individuals to help connect students with experiential learning, including sustaining relationships with campus and community partners necessary to expand, support, and promote experiential learning opportunities for students

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree (in any field).Six years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in…