Assistant Director of Advising and Student Services

Department Summary

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health.

The institute prioritizes the needs of youth who have been historically or persistently underserved and seeks to make real system change by:

• Creating a new mental health profession
• Delivering support in schools and the community
• Training existing youth-serving professionals
• Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health
• Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Advising and Student Services – Recruitment and Career Specialist (ADASS) is responsible for undergraduate advising, recruitment and outreach, and career pathway support for the Ballmer Institute. This role works directly with current and prospective students and serves as a key point of contact between the Institute, internal campus partners, and external education and employment partners across Oregon.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ experience providing academic advising/student services in a college/university environment.
• Two years’ experience supervising employees, students, or volunteers.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of and ability to address the advising needs of undergraduate students in a student centered and supportive manner.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to effectively present to diverse student audiences, both individually and in group settings.
• Commitment to student development and serving diverse populations.
• Proficiency in event coordination and logistics planning, including outreach, scheduling, and on-site support.
• Ability to manage stressful situations, exercising sound judgment and initiative, particularly when handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with recruitment strategies and enrollment trends
• Experience with career advising or in behavioral health partnerships
• Experience representing an institution in external partnerships or outreach settings
• Spanish Language Fluency

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $65,000-70,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins: June 24, 2026; position open until filled.

The CBSO is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that might be someone with a nontraditional background. Even if you don’t think you meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply. Applications that do not demonstrate the required minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University’s equitable pay practices in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Contact Information

For questions or a full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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.

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