(NAME-MCE) Search for OSU Dean of Student Life Corvallis OR

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Search for Dean of Student Life

Oregon State University  Corvallis OR

Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications and nominations for
the position of Dean of Student Life. This position is a 12-month, 1.0
FTE professional faculty appointment. Salary will be commensurate with
education and experience. Nominations are due by August 15, and
applications are due by August 29, 2008.

THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE promotes the development of a
healthy campus community at Oregon State University through providing
leadership for departments and functions that support students'
intellectual, ethical, social development, and stimulating a dynamic and
engaging student life at Oregon State University.

As a facilitator of community at Oregon State University, the Office of
the Dean of Student Life strives to maximize student opportunities for
involvement, personal development, and engagement in the educational
experience.  The office aims to be a primary link for students, faculty,
administrators and, parents.

A core operating value of the Office of the Dean of Student Life is, the
limit of student potential is boundless.  Our responsibility is to
foster an environment where a love for learning is nurtured and where
habits of life-long learning are cultivated.

The Office of the Dean of Student Life is aligned within the Division of
Student Affairs and reports to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
The office is comprised of the following program units:  Student
Conduct, Career Services, New Student and Family Programs, Disability
Access Services, and ASOSU Advocacy (Legal, Student and Parent).

The Office of the Dean of Student Life is organized to support
educational and developmental needs that students manifest throughout
their years at Oregon State University.  The office provides programs
and services to facilitate students' learning outside the classroom.
The primary responsibilities of the Office of the Dean of Student Life
closely aligns with the values and vision of the Division of Student
Affairs - to develop a sense of community and promote an appreciation
for the diverse experiences and orientations of campus community
members. The programs offered through this office bridge the curricular
and co-curricular aspects of student life.

The Office of the Dean of Student Life promotes the achievement of a
compelling learning environment for students, implements programs and
services to support OSU's local, statewide, and international missions,
and functions by standards of what it means to be a top tier student
services program.

The Office of the Dean of Student Life assists individuals and groups of
students in a variety of ways, the office:

*       Plays an important role in assessing, maintaining, and enriching
a sense of campus community;
*       Constructs campus dialogue among students, faculty, staff, and
the off-campus community;
*       Establishes and upholds community standards;
*       Supports the functioning of student clubs, organizations, and
student leadership community;
*       Provides students with a wide variety of opportunities for
involvement and development;
*       Serves as a link between students, faculty, administrators, and
families;
*       Provides high quality and responsive services, activities, and
programs for all students;
*       Provides leadership for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT);
and
*       Coordinates childcare and family/parental relations and
programming.

The Dean will:

*       Directly supervise units reporting to the Dean of Student Life;
*       Provide leadership for community outreach and family relations,
mediation and enhancement initiatives;
*       Support individuals and groups of students;
*       Provide leadership for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT);
*       Provide leadership for coherent student service delivery across
the Division of Student Affairs;
*       Serve as liaison to academic units, academic advising and
leadership for academic success efforts; and
*       Serve as primary Student Affairs contact for campus in the
absence of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The University seeks exceptional candidates with
demonstrated successful leadership and management experience, and:

*       An earned doctorate;
*       Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing;
*       Evidence of experience working with and being committed to diverse
communities;
*       Demonstrated commitment to developing learning communities;
*       Demonstrated program development skills;
*       Demonstrated professional involvement at the regional or national
level;
*       Progressively responsible leadership experiences; and
*       Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and collaborative
leadership.

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: Oregon State University began as Corvallis
College in 1858, just before it gained Land Grant status in the 1868.
The second Morrill Act of 1890 and the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 further
provided for the teaching, research, and extension programs at the
institution.

Today, Oregon State University is a comprehensive public research
university and a member of the Oregon University System (OUS). With
programs and faculty located in every Oregon county, a branch campus in
Bend, a major marine science center in Newport, and a range of programs
and facilities in Portland, OSU views the state as its campus, working
in partnership with community colleges and other OUS institutions to
provide access to educational programs. Approximately 15,600
undergraduates and almost 3,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU,
including about 2,600 U.S. students of color and more than 1,000
international students.

OSU is one of only two universities in the United State with Land Grant,
Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant designations and, thus, has been
selected by the federal government to be a nexus of teaching and
research that benefits the country and the world. OSU is ranked 81st
among the top 200 research institutions. Faculty research, as measured
by expenditures, was $194 million for 2005-2006. Oregon State is the
only Oregon university to hold the Carnegie Foundation's prestigious
designation reserved for universities with "very high research
activity." At the same time, OSU has become even more instrumental to
the well being of Oregon itself, providing the accessible education and
practical research that Oregon residents and businesses need to thrive
in changing times.

The University has embarked on a capital campaign to raise support for
its goals, which align with the needs of Oregon, the region, and the
nation. At the close of fiscal year 2006, the OSU Foundation had an
endowment of $332 million and total assets of more than $500 million.

As an institution of higher education and a community of scholars,
Oregon State University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism, and community. We are committed to the elimination of
discrimination and the provision of equal opportunity in education and
employment, and actively promote cultural diversity, awareness, and
sensitivity throughout the campus community. We actively engage in
recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that
include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to
build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU
provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in
promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building
community.

Corvallis is a college town with 50,000 residents, including about
19,000 OSU students. Hewlett-Packard is the largest corporate employer
in the area. Corvallis is located in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles
south of Portland and less than an hour's drive from the Oregon coast to
the west, and a little more than two hours to Cascade Mountain ski
resorts to the east. The area is known for offering extensive hiking,
biking, camping, and other outdoor activities. For additional
information:

NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS: Nominations and direct applications are
welcome. Nominations should include complete name and address of the
nominee; if possible, include the electronic mail address and telephone
number. Please send your nominations to Gigi Bruce, Special Assistant to
the Provost, 620 Kerr Administration Bldg., Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR 97331; gigi.bruce at oregonstate.edu
<mailto:GIGI.BRUCE at OREGONSTATE.EDU> . The deadline for receiving
nominations is August 15, 2008.

Individuals may apply by submitting a letter of interest, including a
statement of philosophy for a dean's role and addressing the
qualifications for this position, a resume, and contact information for
five current references, including each reference's name, title,
address, telephone number, and electronic mail address.

Strict confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be
contacted without permission. Materials should be received by Friday,
August 29, 2008 for full consideration. Please submit your materials at
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ <http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/>  (job number
0002949). The search committee is chaired by Pat Ketcham, Director,
Student Health Services, pat.ketcham at oregonstate.edu.

Oregon State University is an AA/EEO employer and has a policy of being
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

7.21.08

Gigi Bruce

Special Assistant to the Provost
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
Oregon State University
Office 541.737.8414 Cell 541.230.0873
gigi.bruce at oregonstate.edu

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