Academic Advisor III - ILP Coordinator

Serve as an integral member of a team that provides academic advising, orientation, and support to undergraduate students. Assist in providing direction to students regarding academic programs. The Inclusion Leadership Coordinator will be responsible for the academic advising of 20-30 sophomore college students. Also, responsible for the retention of these students. This position will implement and provide structure for the mentor/mentee relationship for the high school and college students as part of the Inclusion Leadership Program. The recruitment of 20-30 high school students to Oklahoma State University. Additional outreach to recruit high school students to college and retain college students toward graduation is also required. Fosters corporate sponsor relationship. Maintains relationship with corporate sponsor via newsletters, annual reports, site visits and electronic communications. Successful performance evaluation will be based in part by the success and continued corporate sponsorship of the program. Coordinates work of student recruitment team, in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Assists Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Admissions staff identify and implement "Best Practices" for recruiting and retaining underrepresented students at OSU. Assists Undergraduate Admissions in the preparation for approximately seven on and off campus recruiting events each semester. Serves on a committee to address student recruitment strategies. Collaborates with the Office of Scholar Development to identify and prepare underrepresented students for undergraduate research and scholar award consideration. Develops and helps distribute materials, in partnership with Enrollment Management, focused on the work of the Division of Institutional Diversity, particularly the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), and other marketing materials directed at underrepresented students. Conducts monthly seminars and other sessions, on and off campus, as needed through the Office of Institutional Diversity. Offers monthly brown bag luncheon forums designed to discuss and develop strategies to address issues of diversity and inclusion at OSU. Provides linkage with the RISE Program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work schedule may extend beyond regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, as needed to complete assignments. Some weekend work is required.

Travel is required in performance of this position.

Incumbent must possess the ability to drive 15 passenger vans.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter, and 3 references will be required to complete the application process.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree

Valid driver's license.

Excellent written and oral communication, public speaking, teaching/training skills are required. Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to multitask and work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment is required. Must be willing to use current technology to communicate. Ability to drive 15 passenger vans.

Preferred:

Master's degree

Two or more years of related work experience, including career advisement. Successful experiences working with diverse populations and first-generation students. Should possess experience in developing leaders.

Ability to speak Spanish.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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