Assistant or Associate Athletic Director – Chief Diversity Officer

Oregon State
University

Department: Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)

Appointment Type: Professional
Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with education and
experience.

Job Summary:
The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant or Associate Athletic Director-Chief
Diversity Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU
Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.).

The Associate Athletic
Director, reporting to the Deputy Athletic Director/COO, will provide leadership and guidance within the athletic department in multiple
areas but primarily with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). This position leads department efforts to create an environment
of collaboration and equality in addition to providing programming, education and learning about all aspects of DEIB. There will be a focus
both with student-athletes and staff. This position will represent the athletics department as a part of various campus committees and
consortiums. Specifically, the President/Provost Leadership Council as well as the Equity Leaders Consortium and various other assigned
committees. This position will also work closely with athletic department executive leadership to formulate inclusive hiring practices,
onboarding, and connectivity to the campus community. This position will also have budgetary authority for all programs and initiatives
related to DEIB.

This position will work closely and support various units that aid in the mission of fostering Student-Athlete
holistic development. There will also be consistent communication and interaction with both the Student-Athlete Development Team, Academics
for Student-Athletes and Human Resources. Will work closely with all units associated with the athletic department strategic plan and aid in
the continued holistic development for Student-Athletes. The position will also be responsible for providing guidance for future goals and
being adaptable and flexible in providing services with a quickly changing NCAA landscape.

This position may also be assigned
designated sport(s) and be a part of the sport administrator team. They will work closely with assigned sport programs and work closely with
the head coach and staff, supervise budgetary decisions, roster management, scheduling, conduct issues and team rules, recruitment of new
staff as needed, Student-Athlete experience, and recruitment of prospective athletes. Problem solving strategies will be necessary to ensure
program success and progression.

Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a
job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for
challenges to present themselves – we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and
perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend
on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4%
university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant
universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural
resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees
plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of
color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon
State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best
college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the
Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an
eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon
State University offers a comprehensive benefits
package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health
and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package,
including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional
six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a
Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about
the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities
80% CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER FOR
ATHLETICS

• Provide vision, leadership and execution for all programs related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
  Belonging.
• Participates as part of the senior staff and provides leadership in the development and execution of the departments
  strategic plan.
• Serve as chair and lead communicator for the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DIWG).
• Serve as the
  athletic department liaison for the President and Provost Leadership Council for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.
• Provide
  guidance and support for Student-Athlete led programs and affinity groups.
• Work with and communicate with all staff and coaches
  regarding social justice messaging.
• Responsible for staff social justice education/training; ensuring compliance and
  completion.
• Work closely with student-athletes and athletic department staff to ensure equity and social justice needs are being
  met.
• Work closely with human resources staff to ensure diverse hiring pools and onboarding as a means of increasing retention of
  staff from underrepresented groups.
• Be a part of other campus groups and committees dedicated to equity efforts across campus.
• Manage a specific DEIB budget to enhance the culture of the department.
• Will lead efforts on the NCAA Diversity, Equity, and
  Inclusion Review Framework; engaging campus and athletic department partners to complete this review on an annual
  basis.

10% SUPERVISION & SPORTS ADMINISTRATION

• Provide supervision and leadership to a team of between
  three and twelve employees, graduate students, and interns: planning, assigning and approving work, responding to grievances,
  rewarding/disciplining, engaging in the hiring process, preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• This position will work with
  assigned sports and represent the athletic director in terms of all support areas of each assigned program; including but not limited to
  budget management, scheduling, personnel decisions, student-athlete health and wellness, fundraising, facility and game management,
  equipment, post-season planning and recruiting.
• This position will focus on helping to develop each program to its full potential
  and serve as a liaison to the athletic director for various communication purposes.

10% OTHER STUDENT SERVICES AS
ASSIGNED

• Serve as a liaison for the Academic Services for Athletes, contingent upon the needs of the department and the
  aptitude of the incumbent.
• This position will be highly engaged with the Student-Athlete Development office and work closely with
  the staff to integrate DEIB principles and programming into the day-to-day experience for both Student-Athletes and staff.
• This
  position may also engage in fundraising opportunities to generate revenue for DEIB programming.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Sports Administration or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years
  experience working with collegiate student-athletes, serving in a mentoring, advising, counseling or support position.
• A minimum of
  1 year of experience working with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and a demonstrated and clear commitment to DEI and to
  promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership and management experience supervising full-time staff and
  oversight of a unit or team.
• Demonstrated budgetary management experience

This position is designated as a critical or
security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position
qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have
additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Masters degree
• 7
  years of experience working in collegiate athletics, preferably in an academics or Student-Athlete development unit
• 2 years of
  experience in the role of chief diversity officer or equivalent; demonstrating a clear commitment to department DEI initiatives and
  community programs
• 3 years of experience overseeing a unit or units, leading full-time staff and having budget authority.
  Demonstrated strategic planning experience and ability to make strategic decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Former
  collegiate Student-Athlete
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable and creative when leading units and managing people

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration,
applications must be received by 07/04/2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a
sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.

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

1) A resume/CV; and

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.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP
status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a
Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSAs relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSAs participation in Football
or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSAs athletic skills and abilities or the PSAs recruitment
by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal
trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit.
Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for
any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Colleen Bee atcolleen.bee@bus.oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by
advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage
applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ
community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU
will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

This position is designated as a critical or
security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position
qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have
additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including
the criminal history check requirement.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/139905

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