Department: Clark Honors College
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
April 29, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application and resume, please include a brief cover letter (one page or less) that addresses how you meet the minimum (and, if applicable, preferred) qualifications for this position. Use your letter to share what excites you about this opportunity and how you would contribute to the Clark Honors College in this role.
For a copy of the full position description, please email cbsohr@uoregon.edu. Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University's fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices.
Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further information during the review process.
Department Summary
Founded in 1960, the Robert D. Clark Honors College (CHC) is a top public honors college known for its innovative curriculum, excellent advising and mentoring, and commitment to a liberal arts education. The CHC’s interdisciplinary core education curriculum and personalized mentorship provide students with a foundation built on writing and communication-intensive coursework. Courses are conducted as seminars, allowing for vibrant intellectual discussions, unique opportunities for pedagogical experimentation, and rich faculty-student interactions and learning. All students complete an honors thesis supported by faculty mentors. CHC students and faculty are curious, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive impact on the world. Located in Eugene, Oregon—an hour from both the Pacific coast and the Cascade mountains, the CHC offers students a small liberal arts honors college experience within the cutting-edge resources of a Research 1 institution.
Position Summary
First-year advisors assist students holistically with academic planning, course registration, academic success strategies, selecting majors and minors, and developing plans for completion of requirements. CHC advisors work as part of a dynamic team that includes CHC professional and faculty advisors, major advisors, and other student success campus partners. They troubleshoot academic problems and advise on policies and procedures. This position involves maintenance of advising-related materials and projects and will contribute to the CHC’s goal of creating a welcoming and inclusive community.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree, awarded by the time of appointment
• Two years of advising, mentoring, or counseling experience.
Professional Competencies
• Strong student service orientation
• Familiarity with student development theory and experience applying it
• Understanding of issues facing diverse student populations, including low-socioeconomic, rural, first-generation, underrepresented, non-traditional, disadvantaged, and under-prepared individuals, as well as demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, justice, and inclusion
• Ability to organize timelines, tasks, and large and small projects
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and experience with record-keeping
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Familiarity with student development theory and experience applying it
Preferred Qualifications
• A master’s degree in social work, counseling, student services/student affairs, higher education, or other related areas
• Knowledge of university systems (such as EAB Navigate) and policies
• Experience with proactive advising
• Experience with data analytics, survey software, and Microsoft Excel
FLSA Exempt:
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 online.
