Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date06/03/2024Classification TitleAdministrative SupportRankN - No RankWorking TitlePublic Affairs CoordinatorDepartment100200 - GOV Government RelationsPosition NumberD92013RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
PSU Government Relations is located in the Office of the President. We coordinate the university’s legislative and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels by building and strengthening relationships with PSU’s constituencies and encouraging investment in and support for the university, its programs, and its initiatives. PSU Government Relations works closely with staff, faculty, and students to identify opportunities to highlight research, grow programming, and facilitate connections with policymakers and other stakeholders. We are the liaison between the university and local, state, and federal governments and agencies.
Position Summary
The Public Affairs Coordinator provides administrative support to the President’s Office, the Board of Trustees, the Government Affairs Office, and the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. PSU’s Office of Government Relations represents the interests of the University before the Oregon Legislature, Oregon state agencies (including, but not limited to, the Oregon Higher Education Commission), local government bodies, Congress, and federal agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to communicate professionally with a variety of people.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to use software including Google suite and Microsoft products.
- Demonstrated ability to complete simple accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the public, elected officials and higher education administrators.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Portland State University and the metropolitan area.
- Experience supporting professionals in a fast-paced, high profile work environment.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursNormally 8:30 to 5:00, Monday - Friday; however evening and weekend hours will be required.Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $39,384 – $45,780.
Portland State has an excellent benefits package including 95% employer-paid health insurance premiums (employees and eligible dependents) and significantly reduced tuition rates for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. After completing six full months employees are eligible to choose between our two employer-paid pension programs in addition to two voluntary retirement programs. Wellness options include access to the PSU Rec Center at a reduced rate and free wellness programs. For a comprehensive view of all PSU benefits, visit the PSU Total Compensation Calculator.
Posting Close Date05/06/2024Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins05/06/2024Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44652
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please explain your customer service philosophy and describe a time when you dealt with a challenging customer service situation.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- * Please describe your experience working in higher education/government environment(s).
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents
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