The Executive Director reports to the Council and works directly with the Chair of the Council. This is a fulltime, multi-year, unclassified position at Western Oregon University. All Council staff are employees of Western Oregon University, which serves as the Host University for the Council. The Executive Director leads advocacy efforts around universities’ shared interests and is accountable for implementing the strategic direction for all Council programs and executing its mission. The Executive Director will develop a deep knowledge of Oregon’s seven universities, as well as the legislative committees and public agency entities with which they interact. The Executive Director leads coalition-building efforts by building and maintaining exceptional relationships with university and other higher education leaders, as well as students, businesses, labor, and other stakeholders. Click here for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

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