Assistant Director of Student Advocacy

Assistant Director of Student Advocacy

Oregon State University

Department: ASOSU (MGV)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $57,472 - $75,000

Job Summary:

The Office of Dean of Students (ODOS ) and Office of Advocacy (OA) are seeking an Assistant Director of Student Advocacy. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Assistant Director of Student Advocacy supports the mission of the Office of Dean of Students (ODOS ) and Office of Advocacy (OA) to reduce barriers to student success by providing advocacy, guidance, and support to students navigating complex institutional processes and challenges. This position provides direct support through individualized consultation, case management, and coordinated efforts to help students understand individual student rights and university policies and procedures, navigate institutional resources, and develop the skills and confidence to make informed decisions.

The Assistant Director contributes to larger educational and developmental priorities by collaborating with departments across the university to address systemic barriers impeding student success. This includes identifying trends in student concerns, participating in policy and process review, and supporting outreach, training, and prevention initiatives that promote awareness of student rights, responsibilities, and available support services.

In addition to direct student support, the Assistant Director plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Advocacy. This includes monitoring office workflows, coordinating intake and case management processes, maintaining documentation and data tracking practices, and assisting with assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. The Assistant Director helps ensure advocacy services are delivered consistently, equitably, and in alignment with institutional policies and best practices.

The Assistant Director supervises and supports student peer advocates, providing training, coaching, and ongoing development to ensure student-centered advocacy support. This role includes recruiting, hiring, and onboarding peer advocates, facilitating regular supervision and feedback, supporting skill development related to advocacy, boundaries, confidentiality, and referral practices, and fostering a learning environment that aligns with the educational mission of the university.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy, Case Management, and Student Support (45%) Provide advocacy support to students navigating academic, personal, financial, and institutional barriers to success. Manage a caseload of complex student situations using a holistic, student-centered, and trauma-informed approach. Assist students in understanding university policies, procedures, and options; support informed decision-making; and empower students to self-advocate. Coordinate with campus and community partners to connect students to resources, facilitate communication, and support resolution of concerns. Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with institutional policies and Office of Advocacy procedures.

Supervision and Development of Student Peer Advocates (25%) Supervise, train, and mentor student peer advocates to ensure high-quality and effective advocacy support. Recruit, onboard, and support peer advocates through regular supervision, performance feedback, and ongoing skill development. Provide education on advocacy practices, boundaries, confidentiality, referrals, and institutional policies. Foster a learning-focused supervision environment that supports student development, accountability, and alignment with the educational mission of the university.

Office Operations and Program Management (15%) Support the daily operations of the Office of Advocacy, including intake processes, case assignment workflows, scheduling, documentation practices, and overall delivery of services. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of office procedures to ensure consistent, equitable, and efficient advocacy services. Monitor recordkeeping, data management, and compliance with institutional policies and reporting requirements. Contribute to operational planning, assessment, budgeting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance office effectiveness. Support the use of data-informed practices to strengthen advocacy services and advance the mission of the office.

Outreach, Collaboration, and Policy Advocacy (10%) Build and maintain relationships with departments across the university to support coordinated care, reduce systemic barriers, and promote student success. Provide outreach, presentations, and educational programming to increase awareness of advocacy services, student rights and responsibilities, and available resources. Participate in institutional committees, workgroups, and initiatives that address student concerns and equity-related issues. Identify and elevate policy and practice concerns informed by student experiences and contribute to recommendations that improve institutional processes and access.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Serve as a team member in the Dean of Students department, representing the department on university and community committees as requested. Carry out additional projects and duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, public policy, law or related field of study, or bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of experience with advocacy, case management, student support services, advisor or other closely related areas.

• Three years of professional experience in advocacy, case management, student support services, advising, or other closely related areas.

• Experience analyzing policies, procedures, laws, or individual rights frameworks and applying them to real-world challenges.

• Experience supervising student employees, paraprofessionals, or volunteers including training, providing feedback and supporting performance and development.

• Experience organizing and managing multiple cases or projects simultaneously, including maintaining detailed records, case notes, and documentation in accordance with established guidelines and deadlines.

• A commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Training or experience in trauma-informed or restorative practices.

• Experience working with diverse student populations and addressing systemic barriers that impact student access.

• Experience navigating complex challenges that require innovative thinking, collaboration, and adaptation, particularly in environments with competing priorities or unclear solutions.

• Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks to enhance quality or services.

• Experience navigating issues and trends impacting students in a university setting.

• Experience with data analysis, assessment, or reporting to evaluate programs or services to enhance decision making.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position predominately works on Corvallis campus during regular business hours with limited night and weekend commitments. On occasion, this position may be asked to work outside those times for one-off events, training, or meetings. Position works mainly in an office on campus, but will likely have in-person meetings around campus in different buildings. Remote work may be available on a limited basis.

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:  | Chris Bush

| Christopher.bush@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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