Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date08/18/2025Classification TitleAdvising and Student ServicesRankN - No RankWorking TitleAdvisor of Student Organizations and Student Operated ServicesDepartment332001 - SDO Student Activities OfficePosition NumberD93792RepresentationAU - AAUP RenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1Tenure StatusF - Fixed Term
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our slogan of “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
Nearly 16,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Student Activities and Leadership Programs’ (SALP) mission is to cultivate student engagement, leadership, and professional development in an effort to foster community and connection among students. SALP does this by advising student government and student media; supervising student-operated services; coordinating program areas such as the Student Community Engagement Center, Student Sustainability Center, and PSU Food Pantry; and advising over 100 student organizations and the student-run funding boards. Visit us at https://www.pdx.edu/student-leadership/
Position Summary
This position facilitates student learning, success, and retention by providing advising for up to 35 student organizations, which includes mentoring and coaching student leaders; supporting group and leadership development; providing fiscal and administrative oversight for approximately $500K; mediating student group conflict; risk management; assessing student needs; and autonomously working towards and prioritizing goals and deadlines. Advisors also coordinate and communicate with other offices across campus and utilize a wide variety of technologies and systems.
As the advisor to four Student Operated Services (SOSes)–5th Avenue Cinema, Littman+White Galleries, Portland State Events Board, and Portland State Production Services–this position is also responsible for the supervision, personnel responsibilities, and advising for up to 35 student employees and 12 interns. Advising the SOSes involves facilitating them in maintaining quality levels of services and programs delivered to Portland State students and student organizations.
Advisors participate in department-wide initiatives that support the mission such as curriculum development and facilitation of leadership fellows sessions, event planning, training, policy development, and assessment. Each staff person in the department is responsible for promoting and modeling teamwork and establishment of an inclusive, collaborative, service-oriented multicultural environment.
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/g/files/znldhr2396/files/2021-11/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20Article%2018%20Watermark.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- At least 2 years of professional experience working with student leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in relevant field and one or more years of experience advising/supporting student leaders.
- Student leadership development knowledge and experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working with diverse college students in a university or college environment.
- Scheduling flexibility to meet student organization needs (some nights and weekends).
- Event planning experience.
- Experience supervising student employees, or comparable experience.
- Experience with group facilitation, lesson plan development, or teaching.
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/HoursTBDTotal 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 $56,880 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Posting Close Date07/14/2025Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins07/07/2025Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47680
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
- * What is your highest degree earned?
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- PhD
- * Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received your degree.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you able to have scheduling flexibility (some nights and weekends)?
- * How did you first find out about this position?
(Open Ended Question)
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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