Department:

Extension and Engagement

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 11, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV. Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted resume and a short biography.

2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Search Chair Richard Riggs, richard.riggs@oregonstate.edu

Job Summary:

The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking an Employee Lifecycle Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. 

The mission of the Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local changes.  Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper.

The Employee Life Cycle Director is responsible for leading and enhancing the employee journey across the Division of Extension and Engagement in support of the division's mission, values, and strategic priorities. The position assists in implementing strategic and operational plans for key stages of the employee experience, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, retention, and transition.

The position provides operational leadership for regional and county-based recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement efforts across the state of Oregon by developing, implementing, and continuously improving employee life cycle programs, processes, and resources that support a consistent employee experience.

The Employee Life Cycle Director is responsible for fostering a workplace environment where employees feel welcomed, supported, and equipped to succeed. The position evaluates employee life cycle programs and operational practices, recommends process improvements, and ensures employee programs, services, and resources are accessible and consistent with university values, policies, and applicable civil rights and accessibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide operational and strategic leadership as a member of the division’s leadership team, participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of division goals, strategies, and operational objectives.

2. Direct the division's employee lifecycle program and associated administrative operations, establishing priorities, developing strategic and operational plans and implementing division-wide processes and practices related to recruitment, onboarding, retention, staff development, volunteer management, and offboarding.

3. Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve employee lifecycle procedures, practices, and operational standards to increase efficiency, consistency, compliance, and service across the division.

4. Oversee division-wide HR processes and systems related to volunteers in the division, to promote consistency, compliance, operational effectiveness, and alignment with university and division expectations.

5. Partner with the division's Human Resources Strategic Partner to develop, implement, and evaluate employee retention strategies informed by employee feedback, exit interview data, and workforce trends.

6. Provide recommendations to division leadership regarding policy, rules, procedural, organizational, and workforce improvements that support the employee experience, retention, and career advancement.

7. Represent the division on university committees, workgroups, and incident response teams.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

·    Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or a related field.
·    Minimum of two (2) years' experience with management and supervision responsibilities.
·    Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, employee engagement, organizational development, talent management, employee experience, or a related field.
·    Experience supporting employee recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, or professional development initiatives.
·    Experience developing, updating, communicating, and administering policies and procedures for complex organizations.
·    Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate multiple priorities, and implement process improvements across complex organizations.
·    Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams and organizational levels.
·    Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaborative, respectful, and welcoming learning and working environments.  

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

·    Professional certification in human resources, organizational development, project management, or a related field.
·    Experience working in higher education, Extension, government, or another large, decentralized organization.
·    Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and process improvement efforts.
·    Knowledge of human resources’ compliance and strategies.
·    Knowledge of volunteer management principles, including screening, onboarding, training, compliance, risk management, and addressing conduct concerns.
·    Experience using technology, data, and process improvement strategies to enhance employee services, organizational effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Non-standard hours may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.

Salary Range:

$78,732-$103,554

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-28

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.