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Proposed Start Date 10/01/2025 Classification Title Academic Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title RECHARGE NRT Program Coordinator Department 221200 - GGR Geography Position Number D92652 Representation AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable 06/30/2026 Position FTE .5 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 22,000 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. Position Summary Portland State University is recruiting for a Project Coordinator for its National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Research and Education for Cascading Hazards And Resilient Group Engagement (RECHARGE) graduate program. This position serves as a liaison between students, faculty and staff, participating departments and colleges, and partner organizations. The Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the PI. Directed activities will include networking between PI and core participants, other faculty participants, PSU administration, and external partners; coordinating and organizing all aspects of the project including: course development, recruiting, advertising, budgeting, communication, evaluation of applications, assisting faculty advisors, progress tracking, program evaluation, logistics, record keeping, report writing, data analysis, archiving and backing up of data, coordinating and scheduling, and other aspects of the project as they arise. Frequent, well-organized, detailed, and transparent communication is expected.

This position is .5 FTE.


Minimum Qualifications ● Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years in higher education
● Prior experience with project management and public outreach.● Professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance our campus equity and inclusion efforts in alignment the PSU President’s strategic priority of Acting on Equity and Racial Justice.● Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.● The ability to be self-directed, flexible, proactive, think creatively, and work as a part of an administrative team.● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps Preferred Qualifications ● Experience working with Graduate Employees
● Knowledge of Slate, Banner, and Cognos 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 Work Days/Hours TBD 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 $59,352 and $68,655 at 1.0 FTE ($2473-$2860.63/mo at .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 Application Instructions

Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please upload a CV, cover letter, and statement of research interests along with a list of 2-3 professional references. References will be contacted for final candidates. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details

Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 09/01/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48149 Supplemental Questions

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