Admissions Counselor-Native American Recruitment
Admissions
Posting: 8190
Closes: 2008-09-13
Position Announcement
The University of Oregon seeks a creative and dynamic candidate to fill the key position of Admission Counselor, Coordinator of Native American Recruitment. This counselor is responsible for representing the University of Oregon to multiple constituencies, including prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. The position oversees the continued development and implementation of a recruitment plan focusing on Native American students; maintains and further develops strong relationships with Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes, Indian schools in Oregon, and other Oregon Indian communities; works with the Native American Assistant Vice Provost on Indian initiatives as they relate to Native American recruitment; and is also responsible for admissions and office-related duties and other projects as assigned.
This is a full time, 12-month, fixed-term appointment. Salary range is $29,000 - $32,000 commensurate with experience.
Required
* Bachelor's degree
* Demonstrated competency and/or experience working with people from various backgrounds, particularly with people from Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes and Indian communities
* Knowledge of and/or experience with tribal educational systems
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Excellent public speaking, presentation, and writing skills
* Knowledge of and experience with information technology
* Ability to work irregular hours, including some weekends
* Valid driver's license and good driving record that is UO certifiable
Preferred
* Master's degree preferred
To Apply send:
* Letter of Application summarizing qualifications and interest in the position
* Resume
* Name, address and phone number of (3) references
* Written answers to 2 questions:
1. In what situations do you find it most challenging to be a leader?
2. Discuss your experience working with students of Native American background.
Email to: susanr@uoregon.edu
Mail to: Search Committee, Admissions Counselor - Native American Recruitment
1217 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1217
For full consideration all application materials must be received by July 30, 2008, however, position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description contact Sue Russell, (541) 346-1289 or email: susanr@uoregon.edu
Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 20,000. The Eugene metro area (pop. 215,000) is in a region noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We are about an hour's drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-10 conference.
The University of Oregon is an EO/AA/ADA institution committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.