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Internal Job Number: P07379UF
Description: The Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center ( MCAREC ) is seeking an Office Manager. This full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position provides administrative, supervisory, operational and professional support for MCAREC and the OSU Extension Hood River Office in Hood River, OR.
The Office Manager (OM) position is crucial to the day-to-day operations of MCAREC and the OSU Extension Hood River Office. The OM is a team member of MCAREC and OSU Extension Hood River Office and provides executive support for the office, the MCAREC Director and the Central Regional Extension and Engagement Director ( DIRECTORS ). This includes general administration and management, fiscal activities, facilities, human resources, risk management aspects, and any other services integral to MCAREC , OSU Extension Hood River and the Central Region. The position will provide supervision and direction for assigned staff and will collaborate with DIRECTORS to ensure support is available for programs. In addition, this OM will work collaboratively to increase the diversity of the University's workforce, including assisting with the University's Civil Rights program. The Office Manager must manage operations by deciding independently on appropriate actions and reporting those decision results to DIRECTORS as appropriate. This individual works with personnel at all levels of the university to determine the applicable policies, standards, rules, and procedures for operational activities and consistently and efficiently applies them appropriately. In addition, this person will work collaboratively with the DIRECTORS to develop strong, positive local relationships with county governments, elected and appointed county/state/federal officials, and local stakeholders. About the College of Agricultural Sciences MCAREC is one of fourteen agricultural experiment station locations of Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. Research at MCAREC primarily focuses on the tree fruit industry in Oregon, which is centered in the Columbia Gorge, and the tree fruit industry across the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia Gorge is known for its production of pears, cherries, apples, and wine grapes. Oregon is the nation's second largest pear producer and third largest cherry producer. MCAREC has a 52-acre campus in Hood River, OR that includes research orchards, greenhouse facilities, research laboratories, and cold storage chambers. In addition to the OSU research facilities, the campus houses a work site for the USDA Agricultural Research Service ( USDA - ARS ), the Hood River County office of the OSU Extension Service, the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Hood River Watershed Group. To learn more about the College of Agricultural Sciences, please visit its website: About the Division of Extension and Engagement 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: . OSU Extension's research, programs, partnerships and volunteer opportunities are focused on:
Healthy communities and economies Resilient and productive forests and natural ecosystems Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening Thriving youth, individuals and families Commitment to inclusive excellence: Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, this individual will collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation. OSU Moving Forward Together
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 years office management experience in a complex office environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Business Management, Communications, Finance, Management, Non-profit Management, or in an applicable field and three years' professional experience providing administrative and/or financial support to a program or office; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional administrative and/or financial support experience. The administrative support and personnel management may include demonstrated ability to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate; set priorities; and manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines simultaneously. The financial support may include budgeting, reconciling, accounts payable/receivable, and property management. Demonstrated experience with budgets and general financial management Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work as a collaborative member of a team. Excellent customer service skills. Experience with organization, decision-making, problem solving skills. Proficient in the use of computers including applications such as or similar to Microsoft Office Suite for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic mail, and scheduling. A commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion; and ability to interact with others with broad and diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations which align with policies and ability to serve as a resource person. Ability to supervise and manage student workers and staff. 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. Type: The incumbent will work on-site at the MCAREC and Extension Service Hood River office. On-site work is primarily indoors in a typical office environment during normal business hours. There may be occasional early morning or evening work in association with events conducted by the Center and Extension office.
Additional Salary Information: $44,496 - $75,516
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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. Show more
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