Director of Academic Experiential Learning

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a Director of Academic Experiential Learning to lead university-wide experiential programs for undergraduates. The role connects education to hands-on experiences, shaping pathways for student success across colleges and offices.

The director will build innovative programs, develop strategic partnerships, engage students and faculty, and promote inclusive access to learning opportunities. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (in any field).
• Six years of related progressive full-time experience OR Bachelor's + eight years in experiential learning or related area.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and partners.
• Commitment to experiential learning and student success.
• Ability to connect study programs with world/career readiness.
• Commitment to inclusive access for diverse student groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of facilitating groups.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs, workshops, and events promoting undergraduate experiential learning.
• Oversee pathways among introductory and advanced experiential opportunities and internships.
• Lead cross-functional groups and committees supporting experiential learning at OSU.
• Administer URSA Engage and Learn by Doing programs with equitable access.
• Develop assessment practices to track student engagement and access.
• Support campus events showcasing undergraduate research and other experiential formats.
• Coordinate outreach to faculty, staff, advisors, students, alumni, and partners to expand opportunities.

Skills

Collaboration

Experiential learning focus

Career readiness connections

Inclusivity in access

Communication skills

Organization & project management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Education is seeking a Director of Academic Experiential Learning . This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered leadership team and shape how undergraduate students connect their education to meaningful, hands-on experiences. The Director will Administer university-wide experiential learning programs for undergraduate research, creative activity, leadership development, and other high-impact practices that support student success, retention, and degree completion.

At Oregon State University, experiential learning is central to our commitment to becoming "a university where every student graduates." The successful candidate will work across colleges, programs, and university offices to expand access to transformative learning opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to build innovative programs, develop strategic partnerships, engage students and faculty, and advance a culture in which every student can learn by doing, contribute to discovery, and prepare for a meaningful future. Learn more about OSU Undergraduate Research , the Office of Undergraduate Education , and Oregon State's strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared .

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to design and implement programs, workshops, and events that promote undergraduate participation in experiential learning
• Oversee the development of pathways among introductory and advanced experiential learning opportunities (e.g., among URSA Engage and more advanced opportunities, e.g., research internships at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Honors College thesis work, international internships)
• Convene, facilitate, and/or participate as a member of cross-functional group(s) and committee(s) supporting experiential learning at OSU. This includes convening OSU's Experiential Learning Steering Committee
• Administer university-wide experiential learning programs (URSA Engage, Learn by Doing) and ensure equitable access to experiential learning opportunities
• Create and execute assessment practices for experiential learning including tracking student engagement and access
• Develop and/or support campus events showcasing undergraduate research and other modes of experiential learning (study abroad, service learning, leadership, and internships)
• Create and coordinate outreach efforts that increase awareness of experiential learning opportunities among faculty, staff, advisors, enrollment and student success professionals, alumni, and other individuals to help connect students with experiential learning, including sustaining relationships with campus and community partners necessary to expand, support, and promote experiential learning opportunities for students

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree (in any field).
• Six years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in the areas of experiential learning, undergraduate education, undergraduate student success, or a related area; OR a Bachelor's degree (in any field) plus eight years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in the areas of experiential learning, undergraduate education, undergraduate student success, or a related higher education area.
• Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships and working effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to the value of experiential learning to advance student success, retention, and degree completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to establishing connections between programs of study, experiential learning opportunities, and world/career readiness.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusivity in access to learning opportunities for students from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate in group settings and communicate inclusively with varied audiences.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and project management skills, including but not limited to effective use of te

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Steve Wuhs

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