Director of Career Communities

The Office of the Provost (OtP)is responsible forcarrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence student success and the UOs overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president theOtPis a dynamic caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity trust equity collaboration and excellence. TheOtPsupports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success including hiring retention promotion and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teachingresearchand service working closely with the schools and colleges and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal responsible foracademic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic service to the public mission of the UO theOtPcultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local regional and national levels and across the globe.

The UOs strategic planOregonRisingincludes student career preparation as one of the campuss four overarching goals for the next ten have a responsibility to our students and families to ensure that our students time at the University of Oregon prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of a complex globally connected world. Large and small businesses start-ups nonprofit organizations and state and federal government all seek graduates who have developed the skills that prepare them to contribute innovate and lead in the modern workplace and in our broader society. Graduates are best served by cultivating such skills through botharigorouseducation and opportunities to apply that education in real-world settings.

In support of that goal we are launching eight Career Communities to elevate our career support for students. Each of the Career Communities will focus on an industry or cluster of industries of interest to UOstudents andwill connect students from all majors with industry-informed guidance experiential learning and a supportive network of faculty peers alumni and employers.

We areseekingacollaborative leader to serve as theDirector of Career Communities a pivotal role in shaping the future of career development at the University of Oregon. As the architect of a new universitywide model you will designand buildthe systems partnerships and structures that make each Career Community a vibrant inclusive hub where students can explore industries gain handson experience and build professional networks that reflect the diversity of our student body.

Under the leadership and supervisor of the Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs you will bring togetherpartners from across campus and beyondincludingUniversity Career Center colleaguesfaculty employers alumni and community partnerstocoordinate theimportant work already happening andensure programmingremains industryinformed equitycentered and aligned with current labormarket trends.

Youllprovide strategic direction across all communities while empowering Program Directors to innovate and tailor their work to the unique needs of different will fosteran environmentfor your teamwhere innovation continuous improvement andstudent experienceare core to everyday work.

You will also lead efforts to use data to strengthen outcomes close equity gaps and communicate impact to university leadership. This position is ideal for a thoughtful relationshipdriven leader who excels at building inclusive frameworks managing complex initiatives and championing student success at scale.

If you are energized by the opportunity to design a transformational model elevate equity in career preparation and create an environment where all students feel seen supported and prepared to thriveat the University of Oregon and beyond we invite you to bring your leadership to the University of Oregon.

Core Duties

Strategic Leadership & Career Communities Development:
Provide strategic leadership for Career Communities by setting vision goals and scalable systems aligned with institutional priorities and labor market trends. Build strong campus partnerships oversee advisory boards and drive effective communication and student engagement strategies that promote access equity and awareness of community resources.

Team Leadership Supervision & Professional Development:
Lead and develop a team of Program Directorsby providing supervision coaching and ongoing professional development. Foster a collaborative high-performing culture by setting clear expectations supporting complex problem-solving andfacilitatingregular team and cross-functional planning.

Partnerships:
Collaborate withUniversity Career Center and School and Collegecolleaguesto integrate Career Communities with key programming and align employer and alumni engagement efforts with community needs.

Assessment Analytics & Administration:
Lead assessment and data management for Career Communities by tracking engagement metrics ensuring data accuracy and using insights to drive continuous and enhance technology platforms in support of Career budgets and produce reports and dashboards to inform campus leaders and support effective operations.

Demonstratedsuccess aligning a diverse group of stakeholders around a sharedobjective.
Collaboration: Cultivates strong productive relationships with students faculty staff employers and alumni; works effectively across functional areas to advance shared goals.
Team Leadership: Brings highly developed skills in team-based management staff supervision and creating conditions for team success.
Strategic Prioritization:Demonstratedability to assess organize and prioritize multiple initiatives with a strategic lens and strong attention to detail.
Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning strategically managing change andmaintainingclear structures and processes to support complex work.
Adaptability:Demonstratesflexibility in navigating shifting priorities emerging challenges and evolving institutional needs.
Equity and Inclusion: Works effectively with individuals from culturally diverse backgroundsincluding students of color international students non-traditional and returning learnersand actively fosters an inclusive welcoming and culturally competent environment.
Data and Assessment: Able to analyze data generate reports interpret findings and communicate assessment results to inform decision-making.
Marketing and Outreach: Understands and applies marketing principles to effectively promote programs engage stakeholders and communicate value to diverse audiences.