First Year Advisor

Department

Department: Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Appointment Type and Duration

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Compensation Band

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE

FTE: 1.0

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Review Begins: July 19th, 2026; Position open until filled

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

• A current Resume/CV.
• A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will only be contacted once you are notified.

Department Summary

The Department supports first-year student success in collaboration with Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS). The College of Arts & Sciences serves students across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, including students exploring a wide range of academic pathways. The Lundquist College of Business supports students pursuing business education connected to leadership, innovation, sustainability, and career readiness. The School of Journalism and Communication prepares students for academic and professional pathways in journalism, media, communication, advertising, public relations, and related fields. Each First-Year Advisor follows the reporting structure of the school or college in which the position is housed, while collaborating with UESS, school/college advising teams, and campus partners to support proactive advising, outreach, referrals, and first-year student success.

Position Summary

The First-Year Advisor supports first-year student retention and persistence through proactive, coordinated, and equity-minded advising within an academic school or college. This role provides direct advising and early, sustained engagement with an identified first-year student caseload. First-Year Advisors collaborate with Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS), school/college advising teams, and campus partners to support coordinated outreach, referrals, case management, and first-year student intervention strategies. They work closely with school/college advising leadership, UESS, and campus advising partners to ensure aligned support for first-year student success.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

One year of academic advising experience in higher education or two years of professional experience providing educational, social, or human services.

Professional Competencies

• Broad knowledge of student development principles applicable to an educational setting.
• Basic understanding of issues facing diverse student populations (e.g. low SES, first-gen., underrepresented identities, non-traditional, under-prepared, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• An understanding of policies and procedures within an academic setting.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, detailed-oriented and time-sensitive work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, including understanding FERPA and other relevant policies, procedures and/or regulations that guide interactions with students.
• Desire to seek out opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse and inclusive settings, with a willingness to invest in personal continual improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree.
• Advising experience at the University of Oregon.
• Experience working in higher education and familiarity with university systems and structures.
• Experience working in a university quarter system.

FLSA Exempt

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Background Check

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