Job Announcement #210-09

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

This position is part of the Chancellor’s Office and is assigned to work with and for the College Access Challenge Grant and GEAR UP Programs. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage an internal work schedule/job priorities on a day-to-day basis.

The CACG Program is a statewide effort to increase the number of Oregon K-12 students who attend postsecondary education by expanding the capacity of programs which provide pre-college enrichment opportunities so they can serve greater numbers of students with high quality programming. The GEAR UP Program is a statewide effort to support low-income serving schools provide more opportunities for their students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.

The Program Assistant is responsible for the organizational aspects of the programs including managing all contracts, tracking cost share, collecting data for annual reports and evaluation activities. As part of the CACG and GEAR UP teams, this position works closely with the other CACG and GEAR UP staff. The position reports directly to the Director of College Access Programs.

This position is grant funded, and subject to annual renewal of the CACG grant for up to a maximum of five years through the US Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public policy, sociology, or a related field preferred
• Prior experience related to middle and high schools, college access, serving underrepresented populations, or public administration
• Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication skills including writing reports

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular work schedule in an office environment

See full position description.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For immediate consideration submit an Oregon University System employment application, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, plus a current résumé. Employment applications can be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (541) 346-5832 or from our website http://www.ous.edu/dept/hr/employment.php , employment opportunities link.  

Send application packet to:
College Access Programs Assistant Search
Attn:  Judy Moll
Office of the Chancellor
PO Box 3175
Eugene, OR  97403-0175

Fax:  541-346-5790 or email: judith_moll@ous.edu

The Oregon University System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to development of an inclusive, multicultural higher educational environment.

The Oregon University System consists of seven universities under the control of the governor-appointed State Board of Higher Education. The Chancellor is the System's chief executive officer, with vice chancellors and deputies having responsibilities for Strategic Programs and Planning; Graduate and Research Policy; Enrollment Policy and Community Colleges; K-12 and Teacher Programs; and Finance and Administration.