Academic Wage: Senior Advisor, Enterprise AI for Marketing and Communications (Internal Employment Opportunity)

<strong>Position Details</strong><br><br>Position Information <br><br><strong>Department</strong><br> VP Univ Relations & Mktg (NIA)<br> <br><strong>Position Title</strong><br> Academic Wage Appt - Salaried<br> <br><strong>Job Title</strong><br> Academic Wage: Senior Advisor, Enterprise AI for Marketing and Communications (Internal Employment Opportunity)<br> <br><strong>Appointment Type</strong><br> Academic Wage <br> <br><strong>Job Location</strong><br> Bend<br> <br><strong>Benefits Eligible</strong><br> Full-Time, benefits eligible<br> <br><strong>Remote or Hybrid option?</strong><br> Yes<br> <br><strong>Job Summary</strong><br> <br><strong>This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.<br><br>University Relations and Marketing is seeking a salaried, Academic Wage: Senior Advisor, Enterprise AI for Marketing and Communications. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.</strong><br>The Senior Advisor, Enterprise AI for Marketing and Communications advances Oregon State University's mission by leading the strategic development, integration, and stewardship of enterprise-wide artificial intelligence solutions that support marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement functions. This role offers specialized expertise and consultation on available technologies to division leadership as well as to marketing and communications leaders across the university. Position manages technology projects and committees that support and fulfill the strategic initiatives of the division.<br><br>The position plays a critical role in aligning AI-enabled tools and programs with institutional priorities in University Relations and Marketing (URM) and across the university. The Senior Advisor develops frameworks, communications strategies, and operational practices that promote the effective and ethical use of AI, ensuring OSU remains competitive, future-oriented, and responsive to evolving technological and communications landscapes.<br><br><strong>Why OSU?</strong><br><br><strong>Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!</strong><br><br>Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't 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.<br><br><strong>FACTS:</strong><br><br><strong>• </strong> Top 1.4% university in the world<br><br> <strong>• </strong>More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined<br><br><strong>• </strong>1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.<br><br><strong>• </strong> 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties<br><br> <strong>• </strong> 7 <strong>cultural resource centers</strong> that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone<br><br> <strong>• </strong> 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates<br><br> <strong>• </strong>35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color<br><br><strong>• </strong>217k+ alumni worldwide<br><br><strong>• </strong> For more interesting facts about OSU visit: <strong> <br><br>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.<br><br>Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's 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.<br><br><strong>Total Rewards Package:</strong><br><br>Oregon State University offers a <strong>comprehensive benefits package</strong> with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:<br><br> <strong>• </strong> Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.<br> <br> <strong>• </strong>Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.<br><br><strong>• </strong> Retirement savings paid by the university.<br><br> <strong>• </strong> A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. <br><br> <strong>• </strong> Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.<br><br> <strong>• </strong>Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.<br><br><strong>• </strong>Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.<br><br>Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.<br><br><strong>2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!</strong><br><br>Future and current OSU employees can use the <strong>Benefits Calculator</strong> to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> <br>Provides specialized expertise, and consultation regarding the spectrum of AI technology used and available for university marketing and communications to leadership. <strong>20%</strong><br><br>Provides direction and management for short- to long-term AI projects and committees on behalf of the division leadership including researching and determining goals, coordinating updates, management of timelines, reporting, project assessment and implementation. <strong>30%</strong><br><br>Develops and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the goals and mission of the division and its AI technology initiatives.<strong> 20%</strong><br><br>Serves as the key interface and subject matter expert on behalf of leadership in regards to AI projects, committees, and initiatives. <strong>10%</strong><br><br>Prepares fiscal operations of projects and committees to include managing, reporting, creation of financial models and total cost of ownership assessments. <strong>10%</strong><br><br>Other duties, as assigned. <strong>10%</strong><br><br><strong>What You Will Need</strong><br> <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a field related to communications, marketing, business, or another relevant discipline.</li><li>Significant experience in strategic planning for marketing and/or technology in an educational environment.</li></ul><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>What We Would Like You to Have</strong><br> <ul><li>Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience implementing marketing technology or AI-related initiatives.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in higher education or public-sector communications.</li></ul><br> <br><strong>Working Conditions / Work Schedule</strong><br> <br>Work is typically performed in a standard office environment with potential for hybrid or remote work depending on unit needs. Occasional evening or weekend work and travel may be required to support events, partner meetings, or conferences.<br><br><strong>Pay Method</strong><br> Salary<br> <br><strong>Pay Period</strong><br> 1st through the last day of the month<br> <br><strong>Pay Date</strong><br> Last working day of the month<br> <br><strong>Recommended Full-Time Salary Range</strong><br> $120,000-$150,000<br> <br><strong>Link to Position Description</strong><br> <br><strong> Detail Information <br><br><strong>Posting Number</strong><br> P09722UF<br> <br><strong>Number of Vacancies</strong><br> 1<br> <br><strong>Anticipated Appointment Begin Date</strong><br> 03/01/2026<br> <br><strong>Anticipated Appointment End Date</strong><br> 11/30/2026<br> <br><strong>Posting Date</strong><br> 02/09/2026<br> <br><strong>Full Consideration Date</strong><br><br><strong>Closing Date</strong><br> 02/16/2026<br> <br><strong>Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search</strong><br> Competitive / Internal<br> <br><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants</strong><br> <br><strong>This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.<br><br>When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:</strong>1) A resume/CV; and <br><br>2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.<br><br>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.<br><br>Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.<br><br>For additional information please contact:<br>Vincent Nguyen<br>Vincent.nguyen@oregonstate.edu<br><br>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.<br><br>OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.<br><br>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 <strong>Background Checks</strong> website including the <strong>for candidates</strong> 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 <strong>employee.relations@oregonstate.edu</strong>.

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