Oregon State University Looking for Outdoor School Regional Coordinator Full Time

Outdoor School Regional Coordinator

Oregon State University

Department: Outdoor School
(TOS)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Oregon

Recommended Full-Time Salary
Range: $65,000 – $70,000

Job Summary:
The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Outdoor
Schoool are seeking an Outdoor School Regional Coordinator for Central Oregon. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty
position. Refer to the Working Conditions section of the position description for information on work location options.

This Outdoor School Central Regional Coordinator position is within the Division of Extension and Engagement, Extension Service
Outdoor School program. This Outdoor School Central Regional Coordinator reports to the Director of Outdoor School and works closely with
the Outdoor School team. This person contributes to the Outdoor School program’s mission to guide and support equitable, culturally
responsive, and interdisciplinary outdoor school programs for Oregon’s youth.

The Outdoor School (ODS) program resides within the OSU
Extension Service and advances the Extension Service’s vision, mission, and goals through the statewide engagement of School Districts and
Education Service Districts (ESDs) in ODS programs. The ODS program helps Oregon’s youth apply learning; develop leadership, critical
thinking, and social skills; and exposes them to the role of scientific inquiry and applied learning. The long-term goal of the ODS program
is to integrate placed-based programs into the Oregon school system that build upon youth’s skills in hands-on science and their abilities
to be effective stewards and leaders in their communities.

Outdoor school is intended for all 5th or 6th graders in the state of
Oregon. The ODS program’s Regional Coordinators work with school districts in their regions to maximize participation by providing support
in the funding application and reporting process, promoting inclusive community engagement, and working with districts to implement
creative, community-specific solutions to outdoor school participation barriers. The Outdoor School program website is: https://outdoorschool.oregonstate.ed
u/.

The main responsibilities of the ODS Central Regional Coordinator will be:

• Liaise with local school
  districts, ESDs, outdoor school providers, and local communities to support inclusive and equitable outdoor school programming.
• Lead the activities of the Central Region and participate in consistent interaction with the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Regional
  Coordinators.
• Collaborate with the ODS Team to develop projects that support outdoor school in the region, e.g., professional
  development workshops, EDAI (equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion) initiatives, application and reporting process, high school
  leadership program development, etc.

About the Division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division)
is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The
Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core
units and initiatives, please visit our Division website : https://engagement.oregonstate.
edu/ .

The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies
in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a
primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.

Commitment to
Inclusive Excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to a culture of belonging and collaboration. We envision
collaborative and respectful environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. All employees are responsible for achieving this
commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.

OSU
Division of Extension and Engagement’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

OSU Mission Statementhttps://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-mission-statement

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 country. 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
This ODS Central Regional Coordinator supports outdoor
school programs in equitably serving diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from
participation in outdoor school. As part of the ODS programs team, this individual approaches their work through an equity lens and commits
to ongoing learning and professional growth in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

40% – Outreach

• Liaise
  between local ESDs, districts, schools, service providers, and community partners to support the development, implementation, and
  improvement of equitable and inclusive outdoor school programs.
• Meet with and build relationships with district administrators and
  staff and seek to identify and address barriers to outdoor school participation.
• Visit with outdoor school providers to learn about
  their programs, observe trainings, and support their continued efforts towards program improvements.
• Help coordinate school
  district outreach through marketing, workshops, and communications with and between schools, stakeholders, providers, parents and families,
  and researchers.
• Operate within travel and budgetary parameters set forth by the OES Director of ODS.
• Travel to meet with
  district administrators, teachers, and partners in Oregon, and attend team meetings. Travel will include day trips and overnight trips
  within the identified region and statewide.

30% – Partnerships

• Build partnerships and provide support to
  local ESDs, school districts, service providers, community partners, and formal and informal educators associated with ODS. Collaborate with
  these stakeholders in the development, improvement and understanding of outdoor school to support all students having high-quality,
  equitable and inclusive outdoor school experiences.
• Build partnerships with historically marginalized individuals/populations as
  related to outdoor school to assure the programs are including, if not centering their interests and concerns.
• Review school
  districts and ESD grant funding applications and reports annually and build relationships with their outdoor school coordinators to support
  their continued efforts towards program improvements.
• Collaborate on projects with the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment
  Coordinator, Outreach and Inclusion Coordinator, Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator, High School Leader Coordinator, and
  other Regional Coordinators, under the leadership of the OES Director of Outdoor School.
• Collaborate with the other Regional
  Coordinators (Eastern, Northern, Southern) and present activity summaries for the Central Oregon region at statewide coordinator
  meetings.
• Support outdoor school providers, school districts and ESDs in adhering to EDAI principles in their outdoor school
  programming, and promote programs that are inclusive, welcoming, and equitable for all students. This includes providing guidance on
  resources, professional development, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator or other
  partner outdoor education or national resource education organizations to identify training needs and develop/facilitate professional
  development trainings/workshops and materials for Central Oregon region stakeholders to support consistency and quality to Oregons outdoor
  school programs.
• Identify training needs and develop/facilitate professional development trainings/workshops and materials for
  Central Oregon region stakeholders to support the consistency and quality of Oregons outdoor school programs.

20% –
Outdoor School Team Special Projects

• Participate in research and evaluation activities including preparing presentations,
  collecting and reviewing data, and writing sections of the biennial ODS program report in partnership with the ODS Research, Evaluation and
  Assessment Coordinator.
• Present information at various internal extension functions, ODS Program Advisory Committee meetings, and
  external stakeholder events.
• Suggest personal, professional, and ODS program improvements at the end of each evaluation year.
• Coordinate with the ODS program Advisory Committee as deemed necessary by OES Director of ODS and coordinate with applicable resource
  groups.
• Assist with overall ODS team vision, annual goals, and professional development activities.
• Attend regular ODS
  team meetings virtually and in-person quarterly meetings.

10% – Service and Engagement

• Contribute to
  equity, inclusion, and diversity of the ODS program.
• Serve as an effective team member of the ODS program by practicing and
  contributing to a safe, welcoming, and respectful workplace environment.
• Serve on university, state, local, and other committees
  appropriate to position responsibilities and as time is available and participate in professional organization activities.
• Stay up
  to date with EDAI research and approaches, particularly those related to outdoor and environmental education of secondary youth.
• Maintain professional competencies through membership in professional organizations, by attending and presenting at annual conferences,
  local or regional meetings, and staff development opportunities. These professional organizations include but are not limited to the
  National Science Teachers Association, Oregon Science Teachers Association, North American Association for Environmental Education, and
  Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP).
• Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data
  integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
• Attend training opportunities to build basic
  knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Promote Oregon State University as a statewide institution of higher
  learning.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Education, Community Engagement, Natural Resources, Science, or
  related field.
• At least five years experience in educational systems (formal and/or nonformal).
• Demonstrated experience
  communicating with multiple stakeholders in a community setting, which includes schools and educational programs.
• Demonstrated
  strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience building partnerships with different types of organizations (such as
  school districts, nonprofits, government, private, etc.)
• Experience with decision-making, problem-solving and program
  management.
• Demonstrated life experience, education, and/or training in promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
  through work with historically marginalized populations.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with
  information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple
  forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological
  environment.
• Ability to include, elevate, and incorporate multiple perspectives when working collaboratively with communities and
  educators.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and
  professionalism.

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.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore,
the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid drivers license in their state
of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We
Would Like You to Have

• Experience designing and delivering educational/training sessions.
• Experience with an outdoor
  education program.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese,
  Chinese, Korean, Somali, or Arabic) proficiency.
• Valid teaching license.
• Ability to measure and report on programmatic
  outcomes and impacts.
• Ability to incorporate use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program
  development or outreach activities to achieve goals.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• This position will be
  located in Central Oregon. The ODS office is located in Ballard Extension Hall on OSUs campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Since this position will
  serve the central region of Oregon, the work location will be within the central counties in that region (Lane, Linn, Benton, Marion,
  Lincoln, and Polk; potentially Deschutes and Jefferson and/or Yamhill).
• A flexible work arrangement can be established via OSUs
  Flexible Work Arrangements Agreement Form (FWAA).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Travel, including
  overnight, will be required to meet with partners, collect data across ODS programs in Oregon, and attend team meetings. Overnight travel
  can be expected 3-4 times per year.

Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the
following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include
the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography
2) Cover letter that addresses each required
qualification

3) Diversity Initiative Response (loaded as Diversity Statement):

• What does it mean for you to have a
  commitment to equity, justice, diversity, access and inclusion? How have you demonstrated that commitment in your work, and how would you
  see yourself demonstrating it in 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.

For additional information please
contact: Sarah Cuddy, [email protected]
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.

OSU is a fair chance
employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including
involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your
initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle
history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look
at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or
concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].

To apply, please visit:
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151381

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