Department: Office of the Provost
Appointment Type
and
Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $125,000-$130,000 per year
Compensation Band:
OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
April 23, 2026; open until
filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents with your online application:
1.
Resume
2. Names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.
Department
Summary
The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO).
The office
works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO’s overall academic
profile. Led by
the provost and senior vice president, the OtP is a dynamic, caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of
integrity,
trust, equity, collaboration, and excellence. The OtP supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success, including
hiring,
retention, promotion, and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching, research and service, working closely with
the
schools and colleges and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for
academic
financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic priorities. In service to the public mission of the
UO, the OtP
cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local, regional, and national levels and
across the
globe.
The UO’s strategic plan, Oregon Rising, includes student career preparation as one of the campus’s four overarching goals for the next ten years. We
have a responsibility to our students and families to ensure that our students’ time at the University of Oregon prepares them for the
opportunities and challenges of a complex, globally connected world. Large and small businesses, start-ups, nonprofit organizations, and
state and federal government all seek graduates who have developed the skills that prepare them to contribute, innovate, and lead in the
modern workplace and in our broader society. Graduates are best served by cultivating such skills through both a rigorous education and
opportunities to apply that education in real-world settings.
In support of that goal, we are launching eight Career Communities to
elevate our career support for students. Each of the Career Communities will focus on an industry or cluster of industries of interest to UO
students and will connect students from all majors with industry-informed guidance, experiential learning, and a supportive network of
faculty, peers, alumni, and employers.
Position Summary
We are seeking a collaborative leader to serve as the Director
of Career Communities, a pivotal role in shaping the future of career development at the University of Oregon. As the architect of a new
university-wide model, you will design and build the systems, partnerships, and structures that make each Career Community a vibrant,
inclusive hub where students can explore industries, gain hands-on experience, and build professional networks that reflect the diversity of
our student body.
Under the leadership and supervisor of the Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, you will bring together
partners from across campus and beyond-including University Career Center colleagues, faculty, employers, alumni, and community partners-to
coordinate the important work already happening and ensure programming remains industry-informed, equity-centered, and aligned with current
labor-market trends.
You’ll provide strategic direction across all communities while empowering Program Directors to innovate and
tailor their work to the unique needs of different industries. You will foster an environment for your team where innovation, continuous
improvement, and student experience are core to everyday work.
You will also lead efforts to use data to strengthen outcomes, close
equity gaps, and communicate impact to university leadership. This position is ideal for a thoughtful, relationship-driven leader who excels
at building inclusive frameworks, managing complex initiatives, and championing student success at scale.
If you are energized by
the opportunity to design a transformational model, elevate equity in career preparation, and create an environment where all students feel
seen, supported, and prepared to thrive at the University of Oregon and beyond, we invite you to bring your leadership to the University of
Oregon.
Core Duties
Strategic Leadership & Career Communities Development:
Provide strategic
leadership
for Career Communities by setting vision, goals, and scalable systems aligned with institutional priorities and labor market
trends. Build
strong campus partnerships, oversee advisory boards, and drive effective communication and student engagement strategies that
promote
access, equity, and awareness of community resources.
Team Leadership, Supervision & Professional Development:
Lead
and develop a
team of Program Directors by providing supervision, coaching, and ongoing professional development. Foster a collaborative,
high-performing
culture by setting clear expectations, supporting complex problem-solving, and facilitating regular team and
cross-functional planning.
Partnerships:
Collaborate with University Career Center, and School and College colleagues to
integrate Career Communities with
key programming and align employer and alumni engagement efforts with community needs.
Assessment,
Analytics &
Administration:
Lead assessment and data management for Career Communities by tracking engagement metrics, ensuring data
accuracy, and
using insights to drive continuous improvement. Manage and enhance technology platforms in support of Career Communities.
Manage budgets and
produce reports and dashboards to inform campus leaders and support effective operations.
Minimum
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four years of experience in career services administration, student success,
higher education project
management, or other related fields. - Four years of supervisory experience.
Professional
Competencies
- Demonstrated success aligning a diverse group of stakeholders around a shared objective.
- Collaboration:
Cultivates strong,
productive relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni; works effectively across functional areas
to advance shared
goals. - Team Leadership: Brings highly developed skills in team-based management, staff supervision, and
creating conditions for
team success. - Strategic Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple
initiatives with a
strategic lens and strong attention to detail. - Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning strategically,
managing change, and
maintaining clear structures and processes to support complex work. - Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility
in navigating shifting
priorities, emerging challenges, and evolving institutional needs. - Equity and Inclusion: Works effectively
with individuals from
culturally diverse backgrounds-including students of color, international students, non-traditional and returning
learners-and actively
fosters an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally competent environment. - Data and Assessment: Able to analyze
data, generate
reports, interpret findings, and communicate assessment results to inform decision-making. - Marketing and Outreach:
Understands
and applies marketing principles to effectively promote programs, engage stakeholders, and communicate value to diverse
audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a
related field. - Experience leading career development, student success, or advising initiatives in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, and/or employers.
- Experience
developing
or managing scalable programs, systems, or processes that serve large, diverse student populations. - Proficiency using
career
services platforms or data systems (e.g., Handshake, CRM tools, analytics dashboards) to support decision-making and program
evaluation.
FLSA Exempt:
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 our website.
The
University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act. 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 email us or call 541-346-5112.
UO
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family
medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran
status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment
practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to
the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
In
compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services.
The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available onl
ine.
To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536550
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