What are the responsibilities and job description for the Black Student Success Program Coordinator position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department Pre-College Programs (XEM)
Position Title Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title Black Student Success Program Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
Pre-College Programs is seeking two Black Student Success Programs Coordinators. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
These Program Coordinators advances OSU’s values, mission, goals and objectives by building strong, collaborative relationships with diverse communities and organizations throughout Oregon, particularly in the Portland Metro area, and helping to build and strengthen pathways to higher education.
The Black Student Success Program Coordinator(s) will help secondary students transition to post-secondary institutions, assist with college-readiness programming, train OSU students to serve as student mentors for participating K-12 students, and assist with Corvallis-based programming, including the End of Year Family Day. Funded through an African American/Black Students Success grant from the Oregon Department of Education, the Pathways to OSU and Post-Secondary Success ( POPS ) program has a mission to increase: 1. Access to authentic, culturally responsible, and co-created learning and activities, 2. Recruitment, retention, and postsecondary success of K-12 African/African American/Black/African Diaspora ( AABD ) students in the metropolitan Portland, Oregon, area and among African American/Black college students.
Griggs Coordinator: One Coordinator will report to the Director of the Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success, the Director is a member of the Student Success & Belonging team, supporting the academic, personal, and professional development of students who have traditionally been denied equal access to higher education by providing a welcoming environment which includes smaller classes, academic counseling, and innovative programs & services designed to enhance retention and persistence.
PCP Coordinator: One Coordinator will report to the Associate Director for Operations for Precollege Programs ( PCP ). The Precollege Programs department has a mission of providing engaging learning experiences that are rooted in equity and inclusion that promote youth success. PCP supports and oversees a wide range of youth outreach activities and academic programs to broaden participation in STEM and increase college access, academic preparation, and career awareness for Oregon’s youth.
The Griggs and PCP Coordinators will work collaboratively to oversee the management and coordination of day-to-day implementation of the Grant Activity List which includes college access and readiness programs and an End of Year Family Day. The grant is a partnership between the Precollege Programs, Student Success & Belonging, and Access OSU departments at OSU and multiple Community Based Organizations serving the Portland area. Coordinators will train and manage OSU students who are instrumental in program implementation. Both Coordinators will coordinate, align and improve delivery of OSU youth and family engagement, pre-college, co-curricular academic success programs, and community engagement serving Black students in the Portland Metro area and across the state with the goal of increasing the number of on-track freshmen, attendance and graduation rates of Black students.
Funding for these positions are provided by the Oregon Department of Education through June 30th 2028.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 :
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 comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Key Responsibilities
80% Leadership, oversight, and direction of POPS Grant College Awareness Activities
15% Engagement, Partnership & Relationship Management
5% On Campus Representation
What You Will Need
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030
What We Would Like You To Have
Will require moving from one location to another, sometimes quickly, during programs, including around campus and off campus (Portland). Will require transport of equipment to and from those locations with the assist of carts/wagons. Will require evening or weekend work, to support programming during off hours. Will require in-state travel for conferences and grant meetings. Will require travel for programs, depending on the program and partner organization. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds,
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/165201
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08988UF
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/14/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/27/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact: Emily Nicholson at Emily.Nicholson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9424.
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 Background Checks website including the for 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 .
Position Information
Department Pre-College Programs (XEM)
Position Title Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title Black Student Success Program Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
Pre-College Programs is seeking two Black Student Success Programs Coordinators. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
These Program Coordinators advances OSU’s values, mission, goals and objectives by building strong, collaborative relationships with diverse communities and organizations throughout Oregon, particularly in the Portland Metro area, and helping to build and strengthen pathways to higher education.
The Black Student Success Program Coordinator(s) will help secondary students transition to post-secondary institutions, assist with college-readiness programming, train OSU students to serve as student mentors for participating K-12 students, and assist with Corvallis-based programming, including the End of Year Family Day. Funded through an African American/Black Students Success grant from the Oregon Department of Education, the Pathways to OSU and Post-Secondary Success ( POPS ) program has a mission to increase: 1. Access to authentic, culturally responsible, and co-created learning and activities, 2. Recruitment, retention, and postsecondary success of K-12 African/African American/Black/African Diaspora ( AABD ) students in the metropolitan Portland, Oregon, area and among African American/Black college students.
Griggs Coordinator: One Coordinator will report to the Director of the Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success, the Director is a member of the Student Success & Belonging team, supporting the academic, personal, and professional development of students who have traditionally been denied equal access to higher education by providing a welcoming environment which includes smaller classes, academic counseling, and innovative programs & services designed to enhance retention and persistence.
PCP Coordinator: One Coordinator will report to the Associate Director for Operations for Precollege Programs ( PCP ). The Precollege Programs department has a mission of providing engaging learning experiences that are rooted in equity and inclusion that promote youth success. PCP supports and oversees a wide range of youth outreach activities and academic programs to broaden participation in STEM and increase college access, academic preparation, and career awareness for Oregon’s youth.
The Griggs and PCP Coordinators will work collaboratively to oversee the management and coordination of day-to-day implementation of the Grant Activity List which includes college access and readiness programs and an End of Year Family Day. The grant is a partnership between the Precollege Programs, Student Success & Belonging, and Access OSU departments at OSU and multiple Community Based Organizations serving the Portland area. Coordinators will train and manage OSU students who are instrumental in program implementation. Both Coordinators will coordinate, align and improve delivery of OSU youth and family engagement, pre-college, co-curricular academic success programs, and community engagement serving Black students in the Portland Metro area and across the state with the goal of increasing the number of on-track freshmen, attendance and graduation rates of Black students.
Funding for these positions are provided by the Oregon Department of Education through June 30th 2028.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 cultural resource centers 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
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 comprehensive benefits package 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.
Key Responsibilities
80% Leadership, oversight, and direction of POPS Grant College Awareness Activities
15% Engagement, Partnership & Relationship Management
5% On Campus Representation
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in education, ethnic studies, public policy, social work, public health, sociology or related discipline.
- Experience working with students with underserved backgrounds.
- Experience and success building and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and organizations, particularly with those that serve underserved communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of and action/commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice and the application of these concepts to advancing the goals of a public, land grant university to serve underrepresented and underserved communities.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a complex organizational environment to identify, achieve alignment around, and advance strategies for achieving strategic organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated success in advancing project progress and adapting to unforeseen challenges.
- Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supervising and supporting the development of staff.
- Strong demonstrated interpersonal communication and presentation skills across a variety of communication modalities.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030
What We Would Like You To Have
- Evidence establishing strong and positive connections and networks in diverse communities within the Portland Metro area.
- Understanding of educational systems and perspectives on youth and community development.
- Experience working with systems to track and assess engagement with individuals and communities over time.
- Experience working or collaborating with alumni associations and foundations to advance development and engagement goals.
- Understanding of the mission of land grant universities to provide equitable access to education.
- Understanding of the college admission process and financial aid.
- Experience with intercultural communication with Black audiences, including but not limited to bilingual-multilingual experience.
Will require moving from one location to another, sometimes quickly, during programs, including around campus and off campus (Portland). Will require transport of equipment to and from those locations with the assist of carts/wagons. Will require evening or weekend work, to support programming during off hours. Will require in-state travel for conferences and grant meetings. Will require travel for programs, depending on the program and partner organization. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds,
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/165201
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08988UF
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/14/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/27/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume/CV; and
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Emily Nicholson at Emily.Nicholson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9424.
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 Background Checks website including the for 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 .
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
