POSITION DUTIES

• Provide primary academic advising services for on campus (Corvallis) and Ecampus (online) Biology and Zoology majors, including students in the Marine Biology, Ecology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine options. Advising includes decision-making in coursework for general education (baccalaureate core) and major/minor specific coursework, as well as career advising and professional development.
• Advise new students during first-year and transfer student orientations.
• Assist biology and zoology students with general requests such as change of major forms, petitions, referral to appropriate services, etc.
• Participate in proactive advising interventions. Including potentially 1:1 reach-out to students in response to reports each term.
• Assist students in navigating academic standing, including seeking reinstatement after suspension from the University.

• Promote diversity and support equity, justice, and inclusion in the Department of Integrative Biology, School of Life Sciences and College of Science programs, including participation in proactive advising efforts to support students from diverse backgrounds. This position facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Participate in Integrative Biology faculty meetings.
• Serve on the College of Science Scholarship Committee by reviewing IB scholarship applications.
• Serve on other university, college, school, or department committees as assigned.

• Participate in BI 198 Professional Development I: Biology and Zoology first year course (1 credit) for Biology and Zoology majors (on campus and Ecampus) as appropriate.
• Co-advise the Integrative Biology Club, some events require evening and weekend hours.
• Prepare and maintain advising materials such as program bulletins, websites, etc.
• Assist with Booking, Listserv, Pre-education advising, orientation planning and logistics

• Communicate and collaborate with personnel in the Integrative Biology department, the College of Science, Ecampus, and across OSU, as needed.
• Attend local, regional, and national meetings, as appropriate.
• Participate in student recruitment activities. Meet with prospective students and parents as part of OSU’s Visit program. Represent OSU and the College of Science at various college fairs, community college visits, and recruiting events for students from marginalized or minoritized communities.
• Other duties as assigned. Note: Duties may change depending on advising needs.

MINIMUM/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field or a Bachelor’s degree from any field plus a combination of two years of life science related college course work or relevant professional life science experience.
• One year of experience in academic advising, or student activities programming, or teaching/counseling of post-secondary individuals. Including at least one aspect of leadership, teamwork, organized planning, and problem-solving.
• Experience and demonstrated actions working with and successfully supporting diverse populations coming from historically excluded populations, such as racial and ethnic, gender diverse, minoritized sexual identities, abilities, disability, veteran statuses, and socioeconomic levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse group of students and staff through written (electronic and other) and oral communication.
• Ability to maintain confidential, detailed, and accurate student records.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

• Work experience related to ecology, biology, animal biology/zoology, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a life science field or a student services related area, or other graduate level training in a relevant field.
• Experience with student information system and technology, such as but not limited to Web for Advisors, MyDegrees, Ellucian Banner, and CORE.
• Experience with web design or graphic design to develop student resources

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE

Occasionally helps with tours, recruitment and/or marketing events at various locations. Some evening and weekend work is required. In-state and out-of-state travel may be required.