Career Community Program Director

Career Community Program Director

Department: Office of the Provost

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year

Positions Available: Four positions available

Application Review Begins: April 30, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and at least three professional references (name, e‑mail, phone).

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost (OtP) oversees the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO), coordinating faculty success, resource allocation, and outreach to local, regional, and national communities. In support of the university’s strategic plan, Oregon Rising, the OtP is launching eight Career Communities to enhance career preparation for students across all majors.

Position Summary

We are hiring four Career Community Program Directors to lead strategy and engagement for two Career Communities, connecting students with industry‑informed guidance, experiential learning, and a supportive network of faculty, peers, alumni, and employers. Directors will convene advisory boards, cultivate partnerships, design programming, drive student engagement, and use data to refine strategies, scaling inclusive career‑development initiatives.

Core Duties

• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination: Recruit and facilitate a diverse advisory board, leverage expertise for programming, and build partnerships with campus and external stakeholders.
• Student Engagement and Communication: Drive student engagement with strategic, student‑centered communications, create inclusive pathways for involvement, deliver programming, and guide students toward tools, networks, and personalized support.
• Employer and Alumni Engagement: Develop and maintain industry‑trend expertise, build relationships, and plan and deliver community‑aligned programs and events to expand reach and continuously improve impact.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in career services administration, student success, or project management.
• Professional Competencies:
  • Collaboration
  • Project & Time Management
  • Career Support
  • Equity
  • Technology
  • Strategy
  • Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a career services or higher education environment.
• Experience in project management.

Benefits

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email or call 541‑346‑5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy‑related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law. Retaliation is prohibited. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

Other Information

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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