Southern Oregon University
Position Number
A00542
Rate
$95,980 - $115,000 (@ 1.0FTE, non-reduced)
Position Summary:The Director reports to the Provost & Vice President forAcademic and Student Affairs and works closely with the Provostoffice staff. The Director provides leadership for the developmentand implementation of the School's vision and mission within thescope of the larger University vision and mission, and isresponsible for the School's effective operation including itsOregon Center for the Arts component. Participates in the AcademicDirector's Advisory Council and other university wide committees asappropriate.
This 1.0 FTE position is encouraged to teach one course peryear.
Minimum Qualifications:Appropriate terminal degree and academic credentials thatqualify for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor withina department represented in the School.At least two years of experience as Department Chair or higher,or equivalent.Demonstrated ability to manage an academic enterprise.Demonstrated ability to effectively represent School programsto the external stakeholders and community partners.
Preferred Qualification :At least three years of experience as Department Chair orhigher, or equivalent.Familiarity with producing and/or presenting artisticevents.Tenure or Tenure eligible at current institution.Demonstrated experience with enrollment management, includingrecruitment and retention strategies.Experience managing an academic enterprise that includes anarts communication, and or media organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent communication skills; ability to effectivelycommunicate information in a clear and understandable manner, bothverbally and in writing.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very highlevel of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle abroad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a widevariety of complex policies and procedures where specificguidelines may not always exist.
Ability to work with frequent changes in policies andprocedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment.
Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather,evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions andrecommendations.
Ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipatepotential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies forpreventing/resolving problems.
Ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive andconfidential nature that requires access to information. Ability toexercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, anddiplomacy.
Initiative in independently planning, organizing, andperforming work assignments within broadly definedparameters.
Ability to work with a high level of productivity andaccuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with theability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignmentswith fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety ofcomputer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets,databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as wellas online calendaring and email.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication andteamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive workatmosphere in and outside the University with the ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships within adiverse population and with those from various culturalbackgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavilybureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with anumber of levels within the organization and multiple outsideagencies.
Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, universityinfrastructure, policies and procedures.
Provides training and direction to student assistants.Demonstrated Service Excellence.
Teamwork. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a teamplayer; and coordinate several functions and determine the relativeimportance of each; ability to work with a high level ofproductivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Knowledge. Advanced computer skills and proficiency with avariety of computer applications including word-processing,spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms,internet as well as online calendaring and email. Demonstratedoffice operations or project management experience.
Accountability. Demonstrated ability to interpret andconsistently apply a wide variety of complex policies andprocedures where specific guidelines may not always exist. Abilityto work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, underpressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability tomanage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to usesound judgement and discretion, particularly as it relates tohandling sensitive and/or confidential information.
Quality Service. Excellent organizational and time managementskills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinatemultiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very highlevel of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle abroad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the onlineapplication) the following supplemental documents: (1) letterproviding some detail of the applicants qualifications andinterest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names,addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professionalreferences. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materialsto the online application please email:
[email protected]
For inquiries and additional information, please contact: HumanResource Services via email at
[email protected]
or by phoneat (541)552-8553
To view SOUs offers very generous benefits and pension programsavailable to eligible positions, please visit:
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Special ConditionsMust be willing to travel and attend training programs off-sitefor occasional professional development.Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours tomeet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform workas needed on an emergency basis.Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment backgroundcheck.Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):-Position classification defined as exempt
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subject overtimeThe person holding this position is considered a mandatedreporter under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required tocomply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department ofHuman Services.
Notice to Prospective EmployeesSection 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal CrimeAwareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as theClery Act),requires that prospective employees be notified of theavailability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Thereport provides the annual statistics and campus policies for thereporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access tocampus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use,possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/informationprograms to inform the campus community about campus securityprocedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can beaccessed at the following link:https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf .A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request.To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call541-552-6258, or email
[email protected].
All applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11337 .
Diversity StatementSouthern OregonUniversity is a welcoming community committed to inclusiveexcellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, oureducational process is diminished. Working together in support ofour commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role aslearners, educators and members of a tightly connected globalcommunity. We encourage those who share in our commitment todiversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees todemonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campuscommunity.
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