Chief Student Affairs Officer jobs in Oregon

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is currently looking for it’s next Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA). The Vice President for Student Affairs serves as the senior student affairs officer for the University and reports directly to the President and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Vice President has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and supervision for the staff of the Division of Student Affairs.

Focus on inclusive excellence. Many of EOU’s students must overcome substantial obstacles to achieve educational and career success. The University has responded with a significant investment of institutional funds, and notable success in securing Federal Title III and State of Oregon grant funding, for programs designed to assist students who are the first in their families to attend college, are Pell-eligible, and are from groups that are underrepresented among college students. The University makes important contributions to educational access and social mobility in Oregon and beyond, and the next Vice President should support and energize inclusion and student success efforts at EOU.

Build and strengthen partnerships across the campus to enhance student retention and foster student success. The Student Affairs staff must work closely with key administrators and the faculty to recruit, support, and retain students at EOU. The VPSA will lead with “heart and head,” being both an enthusiastic advocate for student success and employing strong assessment practices to develop data-informed retention strategies.

Work to enhance the vitality of campus life. The VPSA will work to ensure that students enjoy an active campus life, featuring athletic contests, visual arts exhibits, performing arts events, lectures, student organization events, and organized outdoor experiences. The VPSA will partner with community leaders and organizations to maximize opportunities for student engagement and activities in La Grande and the region.

Serve a student body that reflects the University’s comprehensive mission. The EOU community is rightly proud of its comprehensive academic program and its reach to serve the needs of many kinds of students. The University serves full-time students who reside on campus, commuters, and a growing number of students who study online. Students come from the rural Mountain West, from neighboring states, and from abroad. The VPSA must energize staff and colleagues across the University to understand and respond to the distinctive needs of these student groups and their individual members.

The next Vice President for Student Affairs will be:

Founded in 1929 and nestled in the Grande Ronde Valley at the base of the picturesque Blue Mountains, Eastern Oregon University is one of the seven state-supported four-year institutions in Oregon, and the only institution on the eastern side of the state.

EOU serves a diverse community of students drawn principally from the intermountain northwest, but with a decades-long tradition of serving students from Micronesia. In addition, EOU was a national pioneer in distance education starting in the 1980s and now provides extensive online learning opportunities for students around the world. The University partners with communities and community colleges throughout the state to provide service access points for students in both urban and rural areas.

EOU’s intimate academic learning environments rank high in several national publications as “Best” – best in value, best in quality, and best for students. EOU’s faculty and staff are passionate about higher education and excel in understanding and addressing the educational needs of students.

Eastern Oregon University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.

As an educational, cultural, and scholarly center, EOU connects the rural regions of Oregon to a wider world. Its beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention its students receive, while partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies, and communities add to the educational possibilities of the region and state.

Following her unanimous election by the EOU Board of Trustees in May 2023, Dr. Kelly A. Ryan began her service as President of the University on July 1, 2023.

Accomplished in the practice and teaching of history, she is the author of two scholarly books: Regulating Passions and Everyday Crimes. Dr. Ryan’s career in higher education administration and leadership spans roles as department coordinator, dean, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Interim Chancellor, all at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana.

Dr. Ryan is passionate about the power of higher education to transform lives. Her leadership vision places student success and community engagement at the center of her work.

Total headcount enrollment: 2,798; 1,582 are enrolled as full-time students; 1,216 are enrolled as part-time students, many of whom are studying online; 39% are from Eastern Oregon

267 new first-year students enrolled at EOU in fall 2023; 43% of new first-year students are from Eastern Oregon

380 new transfer students enrolled at EOU in fall 2023. 20% of new transfer students are from Eastern Oregon

The University’s liberal arts and professional programs are of high quality. Programs offered by the College of Education; College of Business; College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; and College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Science include undergraduate degrees offered on-campus and online, and graduate programs offered in online and in hybrid modes. Additional graduate offerings are being developed. In addition, the University offers certificate programs, pre-professional programs, and partnership programs with Oregon State University (agricultural sciences, rangeland science) and Oregon Health Sciences University (nursing).

EOU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The next NWCCU evaluation will be in the fall of 2025. Teacher preparation programs in the College of Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. Programs in the College of Business are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

EOU regularly receives state, regional, and national recognition for the quality, value, and accessibility of its academic programs. It has recently been named a College of Distinction (2021-22) and a Military Friendly Top 10 School (2022-23). See a fuller listing of EOU distinctions here: https://www.eou.edu/beta-trophy/.

Student Organizations. Students at EOU are active in organizations focused on academic majors, career objectives, leadership development, social and political issues, and outdoor recreation. The Associated Students of Eastern Oregon University provides a voice for students and an avenue for student participation in important decisions.

Residence Life and Dining Services. Many full-time students at EOU reside in residence halls. First year students and international students in their first year in the United States are required to live in residence halls. Sodexo provides food service for students, faculty, and staff.

Student Well-Being. EOU’s Student Health and Counseling Center provides services to support the physical and mental health of EOU students.

Athletics. EOU offers 15 varsity sports for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, track and field, wrestling) and women (basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, wrestling). EOU is a member of the Cascade Collegiate Conference and the Frontier Conference (football). The athletics program regularly earns recognition and accolades from the Champions of Character program of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

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EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:

• Paid holidays (11 days/year)
• Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
• Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!)
• Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95% employer-paid!)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounted athletics facilities membership
• For more details, see Prospective Employeeshttps://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.