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Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Healthcare/Nursing, Student Life/Services, Planning/Project Management
Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
May 20, 2026; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Upload a current resume or CV that includes dates of employment.
- You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
- You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator serves as a vital, key member of the Health Promotion & Wellness Services (HPWS) team at University Health Services (UHS). The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall operational and organizational needs of the Duck Nest wellness center through supporting its facility, programs, services, and engaging stakeholders.
The Program Coordinator provides supervision and administrative support for health promotion efforts occurring in the newly renovated Duck Nest wellness center. The Duck Nest wellness center operates as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment focused on providing students resources and programming. This is accomplished in collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community partners. This position is responsible for working closely with student employees, interns, and other stakeholders, requiring strong skills in organization, leadership, coalition building, collaboration, mentorship and shared governance. The Duck Nest wellness center is organized within University Health Services, though operations and facilities, including emergency preparedness, are under the Department of Physical Education & Recreation – requiring the Program Coordinator to take direction from multiple sources.
The Program Coordinator will be supporting communication and programming efforts of the Duck Nest. This position will support education and training of student peer educators, interns, and other stakeholders, including organizing staffing needs, securing supplies, scheduling programs, and supporting all parties to accomplish the goals of the wellness center.
The Program Coordinator will serve as a nimble, and flexible colleague, often responding to change and making sound decisions aligned with policies and student wellbeing. The Program Coordinator will utilize best-practice approaches to create, provide, and coordinate, including an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health equity. This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion & Wellness Services.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- One year of professional experience in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, or related field
Professional Competencies
- Communication skills that contribute to successful collaborations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
- Ability to coordinate health-related programs and/or activities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
- Operational and space management skills
- Data and documentation skills
- Time and priority management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in supervising, coaching, or coordinating student employees
- Experience in planning and coordinating health-related programs
- Two years of professional experience in student services, student affairs, educational healthcare, a Dean of Students office, or a related area on a college campus
- Direct experience supporting diverse student populations, applying equity-minded, inclusive practices in programming and space management
- Experience managing programmatic budgets and using data to guide programming decisions and budget allocations
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, liberal arts/humanities, or related field
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.
Advertised: May 6, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Job no: 536629
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Healthcare/Nursing, Student Life/Services, Planning/Project Management
Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
May 20, 2026; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Upload a current resume or CV that includes dates of employment.
- You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
- You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator serves as a vital, key member of the Health Promotion & Wellness Services (HPWS) team at University Health Services (UHS). The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall operational and organizational needs of the Duck Nest wellness center through supporting its facility, programs, services, and engaging stakeholders.
The Program Coordinator provides supervision and administrative support for health promotion efforts occurring in the newly renovated Duck Nest wellness center. The Duck Nest wellness center operates as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment focused on providing students resources and programming. This is accomplished in collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community partners. This position is responsible for working closely with student employees, interns, and other stakeholders, requiring strong skills in organization, leadership, coalition building, collaboration, mentorship and shared governance. The Duck Nest wellness center is organized within University Health Services, though operations and facilities, including emergency preparedness, are under the Department of Physical Education & Recreation – requiring the Program Coordinator to take direction from multiple sources.
The Program Coordinator will be supporting communication and programming efforts of the Duck Nest. This position will support education and training of student peer educators, interns, and other stakeholders, including organizing staffing needs, securing supplies, scheduling programs, and supporting all parties to accomplish the goals of the wellness center.
The Program Coordinator will serve as a nimble, and flexible colleague, often responding to change and making sound decisions aligned with policies and student wellbeing. The Program Coordinator will utilize best-practice approaches to create, provide, and coordinate, including an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health equity. This position reports to the Director of Health Promotion & Wellness Services.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- One year of professional experience in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, or related field
Professional Competencies
- Communication skills that contribute to successful collaborations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
- Ability to coordinate health-related programs and/or activities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
- Operational and space management skills
- Data and documentation skills
- Time and priority management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in supervising, coaching, or coordinating student employees
- Experience in planning and coordinating health-related programs
- Two years of professional experience in student services, student affairs, educational healthcare, a Dean of Students office, or a related area on a college campus
- Direct experience supporting diverse student populations, applying equity-minded, inclusive practices in programming and space management
- Experience managing programmatic budgets and using data to guide programming decisions and budget allocations
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, public health policy, health promotion, liberal arts/humanities, or related field
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.
Advertised: May 6, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Target departments with research funding
University of Oregon's research centers and grant-funded labs hire OPT students more consistently than administrative units because research budgets often include international hiring flexibility. Focus your search on departments with active federal or foundation grants, where OPT authorization timelines align with project staffing needs.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Verify University of Oregon's E-Verify status through the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify employer search before signing an offer, so your extension eligibility isn't at risk after you start.
Align your OPT start date with hiring cycles
University of Oregon follows academic hiring calendars, with most staff and research positions filling in late spring and early fall. Request your OPT EAD start date through your DSO to land within 90 days of a semester start, matching when departments are actively onboarding new hires.
Use Migrate Mate to identify H-1B transition potential
Your OPT period is effectively a trial run for long-term sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to review University of Oregon's H-1B filing history by role and department, so you can assess whether the specific team hiring you has a pattern of converting OPT employees to H-1B status.
Frame your credentials around O*NET specialty occupation standards
If your goal is H-1B sponsorship after OPT, your role at University of Oregon needs to meet USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET profile for your occupation code to confirm the degree requirement language supports a future H-1B petition before you accept.
Request a training plan before your STEM extension deadline
The STEM OPT extension requires a formal training plan signed by your employer supervisor. Raise this with your University of Oregon manager at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires, giving your DSO and HR team enough lead time to complete the Form I-983 without rushing the USCIS filing window.
University of Oregon OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Oregon sponsor OPT visas?
University of Oregon doesn't sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to F-1 students, not something employers file for. What University of Oregon does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. For STEM OPT extensions, the university must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a training plan, which University of Oregon supports.
Which roles and departments at University of Oregon typically hire OPT students?
Research-intensive departments, the university's technology and data teams, and academic support units are the most common entry points for OPT students at University of Oregon. Roles in research coordination, data analysis, instructional technology, and academic administration tend to align well with the degree backgrounds F-1 graduates hold and the specialty occupation standards relevant to H-1B visa transition.
How do I start the OPT employment process at University of Oregon?
Your DSO at your home institution authorizes OPT and submits your application to USCIS. You apply independently before accepting an offer. Once you have your EAD, University of Oregon's HR team completes standard onboarding and E-Verify verification. For STEM extension, you'll also need a signed training plan from your University of Oregon supervisor submitted to your DSO.
How long does it take to get hired on OPT at University of Oregon?
USCIS recommends filing your OPT application 90 days before your program end date, and processing takes up to 90 days. University of Oregon's hiring timelines vary by department, but most staff searches close four to eight weeks after posting. Plan your OPT start date to overlap with the semester hiring cycle for the best alignment.
Does University of Oregon sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
University of Oregon has filed H-1B petitions for employees transitioning from OPT, particularly in research and technical roles. H-1B sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on the specific role, department budget, and whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Use Migrate Mate to review University of Oregon's H-1B filing history by department before committing to a role with long-term U.S. work goals.
How does University of Oregon hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. University of Oregon can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check University of Oregon's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.