Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date10/01/2025Classification TitleAcademic ServicesRankN - No RankWorking TitleExecutive Director, Center for Retail LeadershipDepartment250001 - SBA Deans OfficePosition NumberD92237RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable 09/30/2026Position FTE0.5Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The School of Business is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,400 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the “most innovative” universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of greenspace amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast.
Position Summary
The SB’s Center for Retail encompasses certificates, programs, research, and events that span the marketing, supply chain, analytics, and human capital aspects of retail organizations across Food & Beverage. Leading the School of Business’s Center for Retail, Executive Director responsibilities for this position include oversight of center-related strategy, certificates, program development, marketing, recruiting, admissions, student advising, connecting pertinent faculty research and key industry constituents, and engaging in community outreach as the public representative of the Center and its offerings. As appropriate, the Executive Director role may also include involvement in accreditation and Assurance of Learning management. The Executive Director will report directly to the Dean, but in the position’s capacity also works collaboratively with all faculty and staff, the Associate Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Faculty & Research and the Assistant Dean of Student Success. Position is renewable contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Qualifications
• BA or BS degree (or equivalent) or higher.
• Five or more years of business-related work experience required.
• Two or more years of industry experience working with regional retail-related entities.
• High level of demonstrated organizational, leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Desire to work in higher education
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills
Highly regarded in the athletic and outdoor industry
Strong networking skills
Ability to think creatively for innovative course offerings
Ability to coordinate activities with undergraduate students, non-credit students, and industry professionals
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/Hours20 hours/week, in person; actual working schedule to be determinedTotal 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 is $94,524 at 1.0 FTE (pay is $47,262 at 0.5 FTE) 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 DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until FilledApplication screening beginsQuick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47834
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Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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