Director of PathwayOregon

Department: Undergraduate Education and Student
Success
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per
year
Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins

July 6, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, a complete
application must include:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills and experience qualify you
for the requirements, competencies, and qualifications outlined in the job posting.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact
information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

For questions please email Tori at PASTHR@uoregon.edu
Department
Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) is committed to ensuring that every undergraduate
student at the University of Oregon has the support needed to thrive academically and graduate on time. UESS focuses on student success by
providing essential resources and services that promote persistence, enhance academic performance, and guide students along a clear path to
timely graduation. Serving the entire undergraduate population, UESS collaborates closely with campus partners to create a supportive and
engaging environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

UESS departments and programs include: Exploring Advising
, Transfer Advising, PathwayOregon, TRIO Student Support Services, Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE), the Accessible
Education Center (AEC), Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS), McNair Scholars
Program, Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL), Tutoring
and Academic Engagement Center (TAEC), and UESS Administration.

PathwayOregon is the University of Oregon’s promise of full tuition
and fees and comprehensive support for lower-income Oregonians. The program serves over 2,600 undergraduates reflecting a diversity of
backgrounds, including first-generation, low-income, rural and underrepresented students. PathwayOregon aims to help students meet their
individual graduation goals while increasing lower income student retention and graduation rates overall. Participating students receive
financial funding and are connected to a dedicated team of advisors who provide holistic wraparound support.
Position Summary

The Director of PathwayOregon reports to the Assistant Vice Provost for Advising (AVPA) and is a member of the UESS leadership team.
The
Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the PathwayOregon program, including direct supervision of professional advisor staff
and
administration of day-to-day operations. The Director sets the strategic direction for the program’s comprehensive advising support of
PathwayOregon award recipients, ensuring alignment with the needs of low-income, first-generation and underrepresented student populations.
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is a critical partner to the success of PathwayOregon and the Director will actively collaborate to
develop and maintain shared polices and practices for effective advising, award administration, and support of student retention and degree
attainment.

The Director works collaboratively with the PathwayOregon advising team to provide holistic wraparound support to over
2600 undergraduate award recipients, including academic advising, financial literacy, peer mentoring, career preparation, and proactive
outreach. The Director oversees the management of student participant data, annual reporting and program evaluation, and implementation of
data-driven practices. To ensure effective administration of program, the Director maintains and enhances partnerships with other campus
units, including Admissions, Student Orientation Programs, University Housing and University Advancement.

The Director provides
campus-wide leadership in equitable advising, degree progress and data-driven best practices to promote retention and graduation of
historically underserved students. In concert with the AVPAS, the Director works collaboratively with campus partners to reduce barriers,
hone shared practices and improve student support systems. The Director is a key member of UESS Leadership Team and, serves on divisional
and university-wide committees.

The Director must exhibit professionalism, collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to
create a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must exhibit cultural humility and
agility, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Director will develop a team that can
support a variety of students with diverse academic interests, abilities, and cultural, socioeconomic, and educational
backgrounds.

This role is designated as fully on-site and does not offer remote or hybrid scheduling options.
Minimum
Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Three years of experience in higher education academic advising, career advising, or
  counseling.
• Leadership experience in an advising or academic support unit (or comparable setting) including hiring, training,
  and/or direct or
  functional supervision.
• Two years of leadership experience related to program coordination and/or management.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of student development principles and structural challenges facing diverse
  student populations.
• Ability to assess and improve academic advising services.
• Strong written and verbal communication
  skills.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into operational goals and lead teams to achieve them.
• Proven leadership
  and staff development skills, including the ability to adapt to change and lead teams through change.
• Excellent organizational
  skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work
  independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite for professional documents, reports, and presentations.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education related to program coordination and management of student
  success initiatives to advance equitable education outcomes.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

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

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a
robust
benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about
benefits, visit our
website.

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 us 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 (including family
medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran
status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment
practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to
the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

In
compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services.
The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available onl
ine.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536671

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