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Partnerships Coordinator Transfer Student SuccessPortland State University

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Portland, OR

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Portland State University

Position Details

Position Details

Proposed Start Date	03/16/2026
Classification Title	Advising and Student Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Partnerships Coordinator Transfer Student Success
Department	200205 - OSS Office of Student Success
Position Number	D90568
Representation	AU - AAUP
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable	09/30/2028
Position FTE	1.0 FTE
Tenure Status	N - not applicable

Position Summary

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 mission to “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. More than 20,000 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. The Office of Student Success helps to improve students’ experiences in and out of the classroom, removes obstacles to their success and gives them support when and how they need it. At PSU, we put students at the center of everything we do, so they can do everything they want to do.
Position Summary	Portland State University, recipient of the Department of Education (DOE) Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) for the Access Connect Complete Engage (ACCE) program seeks a Partnerships Coordinator Transfer Student Success to oversee the collaboration and development of transfer agreements, pathways, programs, and policies between partner colleges, and other community colleges in the Portland Metro area and PSU from February 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, this role will support both the deliverables of the program in addition to broader academic partnerships between PSU and community college partners. The Partnerships Coordinator Transfer Student Success reports to the Executive Director Student Success and PI of the ACCE program. The Partnerships Coordinator provides institutional leadership and coordination of academic transfer partnership agreements, programs, and services aimed at improving transfer student success including identifying evidence based practices to improve transfer student success outcomes. This position will include assistance with identifying and maintaining curricular pathways that result in efficient credit articulation and degree completion. This role will provide leadership coordination, support, and guidance to the university and its transfer partner institutions in developing effective transfer agreements, pathways, programs, and supportive policies and procedures. This role maintains knowledge on best practice in support of effective transfer, and in assessing transfer student trends and outcomes. In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.
Minimum Qualifications	Baccalaureate Degree 3-5 years experience in higher education Strong understanding of community college transfer curricula as it relates to transfer to four year curricula and transfer articulation practices Demonstrated understanding of transfer pathways and transfer credit issues Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in-person full time and ability to travel to community colleges in the surrounding area and support in-person events as needed and sometimes after typical business hours Experience with understanding data and its application to evidence based student success practices
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree Experience working with university community college partnerships Experience providing direct advising to transfer students related to curricular matters
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/Hours	Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; occasional evening and weekend attendence 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 between $58,596 and $65,000, but may be negotiated above this range, 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. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Search Details

Posting Close Date	02/16/2026
Projected Close Date for Posting	Closes
Application screening begins	02/04/2026
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49143

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?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
* Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received your degree.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with community college transfer curricula and articulation. (250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
* This position works closely with statewide transfer initiatives and institutional policies. Please describe your experience working with system-level frameworks, shared governance, or policy alignment across institutions. (250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to work in-person and to travel to community colleges in the surrounding area and support in-person events as needed and sometimes outside of regular business hours?
- Yes
- No
* Please describe how you would ensure transfer agreements and partnerships remain current, effective, and student-centered over time? (250 words)
(Open Ended Question)
How did you first find out about this position?
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- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
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- Other - Please describe in the next Question
If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)

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