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An 0.4% increase in faculty, and an 11% increase in administrators

According to the Institutional Research website, the year before President Schill came to UO we had 2,066 faculty and 1,393 senior administrators and OA’s. As of this November, we have 2,075 faculty, and 1,546 senior administrators and OA’s:

That is an 0.4% increase in faculty and an 11% increase in administrators. The number of classified staff and GE’s has actually dropped slightly.

You can also break out the 0.4% faculty increase by rank:

TTF have increased from 735 to 807, or by 9.8%. NTTF regular from 846 to 906, or 7.1%. Adjunct/Visiting have decreased by 57%. So at least the change in the mix is toward more permanent faculty jobs.

You can drill down on the IR website to see where the administrative hiring has been. Apparently not all of it is for people to help me figure out Concur. E.g.:

UO currently has 57 job openings for administrators and OA’s on the careers website. Some of these are to replace people who have left since November, but many appear to be new positions:

Assistant Football Coach Eugene, OR Open until filled
Provides coaching assistance to the Head Coach during training and competitions for the University of Oregon’s football program.
Career & Academic Advisor Eugene, OR Open until filled
The School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) is seeking a Career and Academic Advisor.
Graduate Recruiter Portland, OR Open until filled
Sports Product Management, located in Portland Oregon, is seeking a recruiter for their graduate programs.
Asst Dir Industry Engagement Portland, OR Open until filled
The Sports Product Management Program, located in Portland Oregon, is seeking an Assistant Director of Industry Relations.
Case Manager & Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist Eugene, OR Open until filled
The University Counseling Center is seeking a Case Manager and Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist to assist in referring students to community therapists, agencies, and other campus and community resources.
Executive Communications Specialist Eugene, OR Open until filled
Seeking an Executive Communications Specialist to assist in the research, writing, and development of a broad range of written, spoken and digital communication for university senior leadership.
Events and Communication Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
The School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) is seeking an Events and Communication Manager to manage signature events, partner on communication projects, and serve as the point person for SOJC social media.
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries Eugene, OR Open until filled
Support the work of the Dean of the UO Libraries by providing executive-level administrative support to the Dean and Associate Deans, participating as a member of the Administrative Team, and serving as liaison between the Libraries and a wide range of individuals and organizations to advance the goals of the department.
Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions Eugene, OR Open until filled
Seeking an Assistant or Associate Director in Admissions in the School of Law.
Financial Analyst Eugene, OR Open until filled
Budget and Resource Planning (BRP) seeks a Financial Analysts to join a team that provides financial and analytical support for the operational aspects of the University’s annual budget and planning activities.
Associate Auditor Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Associate Auditor conducts audits, investigations, and consulting engagements for the University of Oregon in accordance with policies, procedures, and accepted auditing standards.
Executive Director of Sponsored Project Services Eugene, OR Open until filled
Responsible for building and leading a high functioning, service-oriented unit that supports Principal Investigator (PI) engagement in sponsored projects while ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, and university policies.
Executive Director, University Career Center Eugene, OR Open until filled
The UO invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director of the University Career Center.
Associate Registrar for Operations Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of the Registrar is seeking an Associate Registrar for Operations to provide leadership, serve as primary liaison to university administrative and academic departments, and direct day-to-day office operations.
Creative Director for Track and Field Eugene, OR Open until filled
Responsible for coordinating, creating, implementing and maintaining graphic elements and video production through numerous social media platforms required for track and field recruiting.
ELR Operations Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of Human Resources is seeking a professional who will be responsible for the coordination and collaborative support of a highly responsive ELR team in serving the strategic goals of the University.
Department Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Department Manager to provide leadership and management support for the department’s academic and faculty programs.
Senior Director of Development, East Coast Major Gifts Eugene, OR, Other-Site Open until filled
Join the high-performing University of Oregon fundraising team as our representative to the New York area. We are looking for an experienced development professional to connect with donors, volunteers, and alumni.
Program Manager, Portland Alumni Engagement Portland, OR Open until filled
In concert with the Director of Regional Engagement and university colleagues, assist with the development, planning, and management of engagement opportunities for university constituents in Portland.
Assistant Director of Development, School of Law Eugene, OR Open until filled
Join the fundraising team at the second-highest-ranked law school in the Pacific Northwest. We seek an experienced development professional who is eager to connect with donors, volunteers, and alumni.
Director, Office of Communications Eugene, OR Open until filled
Leads the development of a comprehensive communications strategy dedicated to establishing a clear voice, reputation, and brand for the College of Design. The Director is responsible for all aspects of strategic communication both internally and externally.
Investigator Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of Investigations & Civil Rights Compliance is seeking an Investigator who plays a critical role in the University’s response to reported incidents of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Community Director Eugene, OR Open until filled
University Housing’s Residence Life Department is accepting applications for Community Director positions for Academic Year 2019-20.
Recruiter and First-Year Admissions Coordinator Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Undergraduate Programs Office at the Lundquist College of Business is seeking a Recruiter and First-Year Admissions Coordinator.
Director of Development, College of Education Eugene, OR Open until filled
Join the fundraising team at one of the top ranked Colleges of Education in the country. We are looking for an experienced development professional to connect with donors, volunteers, and alumni.
Program Manager, Named Faculty and Scholarship Stewardship Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of Stewardship and Donor Services is seeking a Program Manager to implement and manage various stewardship programs designed to foster and nurture long-term, meaningful relationships between the university and its donors.
Assistant Director of Donor Relations Eugene, OR Open until filled
The School of Journalism and Communication is seeking an Assistant Director for Donor Relations to manage a variety of complex stewardship matters, directly contact donors, and work with the SOJC Development Officers on donor strategy.
Coordinator for Orientation Programs Eugene, OR Open until filled
The essential function of the Coordinator for Orientation Programs is to manage student staff for orientation. The position supports the operations of domestic undergraduate orientation and contributes to student development by executing a strong university program.
Director of Classification and Compensation Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of Human Resources is seeking a key member of the HR leadership team who will provide overall leadership for the classification and compensation portfolio.
HDC Facility & Operations Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Hatfield-Dowlin Complex (HDC) Facility & Operations Manager coordinates and manages all aspects of the building including mechanical and electrical systems, as well as the operations and maintenance of the building.
Director of Public Affairs and Issues Management Eugene, OR Open until filled
The University of Oregon is seeking a Director to serve as the primary spokesperson for the university and work with the Vice President and other members of the University Communications leadership team to counsel university leaders on public relations and media activities.
Instructional Technologist Eugene, OR Open until filled
As a member of the CMET team, this position provides course design, technical assistance, advice, information, direction, recommendations, and training to faculty and Graduate employees on the development of curricula and course materials.
Digital Communications and Production Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
Strategic Communications is seeking a creative and collaborative individual with outstanding project management skills to serve as the Digital Communications and Production Manager.
Media Services Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
As a member of the CMET management team, the position provides leadership in budget development, project management, new technology assessment, and team building.
Business Operations Manager, School of Planning, Public Policy and Management Eugene, OR Open until filled
The College of Design at the University of Oregon is seeking a dynamic professional to join us as a Business Operations Manager for the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management.
Interim Recruitment/Classification and Compensation Specialist Eugene, OR Open until filled
Human Resources is seeking to fill four (4) interim positions in our Talent Acquisition team.
Senior Human Resources Generalist Eugene, OR Open until filled
Successful candidates will possess a range of Human Resource experience and will demonstrate competencies in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, retention, termination, and employee and labor relations.
Communications Specialist, Office of the Provost Eugene, OR Open until filled
University Communications is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Office of the Provost (OtP) by coordinating, organizing and executing communications projects for OtP and developing strategic messaging.
Enterprise IT Project Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
This position plans, implements, and monitors complex, technical, enterprise-wide IT projects and initiatives for Information Services.
Director of Holden Center for Leadership & Community Engagement Eugene, OR Open until filled
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Leadership & Engagement, the Director provides strategic direction and vision for the Holden Center, and oversees the administration of co-curricular leadership programs, experiences and services that will assist UO students in becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Asst/Assoc Director for Career Planning & Professional Development Eugene, OR Open until filled
Seeking an Assistant or Associate Director in the Center for Career Planning and Professional Development in the School of Law.
Sign Language Interpreting and Transcription Coordinator Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Accessible Education Center seeks a dynamic and creative professional to join a team dedicated to facilitating access and full inclusion of people with disabilities
Staff Sign Language Interpreter Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Accessible Education Center seeks a skilled interpreter to join a team dedicated to facilitating access and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Research Development Officer Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Research Development Officer will support faculty in identifying and applying for both internal and external research funding, as well as coordinate projects to expand the overall research enterprise at UO.
Program Manager for Events and Operations Eugene, OR Open until filled
Develop and manage relationships with campus and community constituents to achieve revenue-generating goals of the Ford Alumni Center.
ITSM Program Manager Eugene, OR Open until filled
Information Services (IS) is seeking a full-time ITSM Program Manager, responsible for creating and maintaining standard processes and documentation as a way to facilitate repeatable and reliable service activities across IS.
CHRO & Assoc Vice President Eugene, OR Open until filled
The UO invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Associate Vice President.
Sr Affirmative Action Specialist Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of Human Resources seeks a Senior Affirmative Action Specialist who will serve in a leadership role ensuring institutional compliance with applicable affirmative action and equal opportunity obligations.
LL.M. Program Director Eugene, OR Open until filled
Lead the law school’s LL.M degree program through effective communications and publicity, budget management, student recruiting, admissions, program events, student support, career planning, and program development.
Sergeant (PDX) Portland, OR Open until filled
We are looking for an experienced Police Sergeant to work for our Portland, OR location.
Many Nations Longhouse Steward Eugene, OR Open until filled
Through partnerships and relationships with other campus partners and the greater Native American community, the Steward is responsible for scheduling, providing event support, and overseeing general maintenance in accordance to building codes.
Research Systems and Applications Administrator Eugene, OR Open until filled
Research Advanced Computing Services (RACS) is seeking a Research Systems and Applications Administrator to support high performance computing for UO faculty, students, and external customers.
McNair Program Director Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Division of Undergraduate Studies is searching for a Director of the TRiO McNair Program to oversee the coordination and delivery of services preparing underrepresented and first generation undergraduate students for graduate school.
Assistant Director for Program Management Eugene, OR Open until filled
The Office of International Affairs seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director-Program Management for GEO, a position responsible for daily operations and program development.
University Physician – Primary Care Eugene, OR Open until filled
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and/or prescribes health care and treatment for University of Oregon students independently or in conjunction with other University Health Center physicians.
Clinician Relief – Open Pool Eugene, OR Open until filled
The University Health Center periodically hires primary care physicians, psychiatrists, dentists and dietitians to provide occasional relief outpatient care to students at the University of Oregon.
Athletic Trainer Relief – Open Pool Eugene, OR Open until filled
The University Health Center periodically hires athletic trainers to provide occasional relief outpatient care to students at the University of Oregon.

11 Comments

  1. A conservative duck, among many 02/15/2019

    SHARED SACRIFICES!

  2. Dog 02/15/2019

    always beware of data without better inspection
    Yes faculty growth has been small

    but its best, for clarity, to separate out NTTF and TTF

    as explained earlier there was a net 72 increase in TTF
    since Schill, modest, but that’s about 10% for TTF

    Remember last year the 90 NTTF that Marcus sacked?

    so the combination of +72 and -90 is part of reason that overall its 0.4% on paper – but one always needs to do better
    analysis of this kind of data when “faculty” are lumped into
    on Category (and this might have to do with the Union).

  3. Dog 02/15/2019

    of more concern is that GE is NOT rising
    that’s not the right profile for a Research University

    I don’t think Schill knows what a Research University is

  4. Dread OA Roberts 02/15/2019

    Disclaimer: I’m one of the bloated 11%.

    Can someone provide more background? Is the shrinking proportion of faculty this year actually a bad thing? Or maybe it’s part of a reversion to a natural balance. (Or even just plain random variation.) What do these numbers look like at equivalent institutions?

    “Officer of Administration” sounds like a cushy sinecure worthy of resentment. In my experience, it seems to mean comp significantly lower than the average faculty, no union representation, and (perhaps worst of all) pointed exclusion from faculty drinking events.

    We don’t technically need people here to plunge the toilets. But maybe the faculty have better things to do?

    • uomatters Post author | 02/18/2019

      This post was not meant to denigrate the work of OAs, without whom UO would sink into the abyss of a new dark age.

      • Dog 02/18/2019

        What, aren’t we already in a new dark age? Is further sinking possible?

        • uomatters Post author | 02/18/2019

          … made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted science.

      • Typical OA 02/18/2019

        Totally believable. After all, you are much too polite and respectful to denigrate anyone.

  5. apt 02/15/2019

    too bad “last hired, first fired” doesn’t apply to all these new OA positions.

    what’s up with the growth of faculty in 15/16 then the decline in 16/17?

  6. Data 02/15/2019

    So increased the number of OAs within his personal sub-unit from 7 to 16? Do we know what for?

  7. Anas clypeata 02/15/2019

    I see a 0.4% increase in Faculty and a 1.0% increase in the total of the remaining lines. Nice headline, though.

    The real story that I see here is the erosion of the classified staff union. I looked for data I thought I had about the number of OAs and classified staff from about 15 years ago, but I was unable to put my hands on it. My recollection (warning:very hazy) is that there were “only” about 800 OAs in the early 2000s, and that the conversion of staff positions to OA positions had already been underway for many years at that time. Perhaps one of your union-affiliated readers has those figures.

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