Academic Advising Specialist Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as opportunities arise throughout the 2026 academic year.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• 1) A resume/CV
• 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

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

For additional information please contact:
Elizabeth Thomas
elizabeth.thomas

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Department: General Agriculture (AED)

Position Title: Academic Advising Specialist Pool
-2026

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location:

Benefits Eligible:

Remote or Hybrid option?: Yes

The Department of Agricultural Education and Agricultural Sciences is seeking Academic Advising Specialist applications for one or more part‑time, variable FTE, 12‑month, professional faculty positions.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

The Academic Advising Specialist will provide undergraduate students with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion. These advising efforts may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University’s diverse population of students.

The advisor monitors student progress and engages the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and works to resolve experienced difficulties. The advisor works as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and they communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements.

The advisor may participate in various University, College, and unit‑sponsored orientations and events, may also participate in prospective student visits and recruiting events, and engages in professional development activities for advisors. The advisor works with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepares a wide variety of reports using multiple tools. The advisor keeps abreast of University and unit policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements.

In addition to direct academic advising, advisors may support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty. All advisor positions support the primary mission of the University, the academic units, and academic services.

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