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RES-001 - Area Coordinator - Residence Life

Portland State University invites applicants for the position of Area Coordinator of Residence Life. Portland State University is a dynamic, progressive institution located in a thriving metropolitan area noted for its commitment to quality of life. Portland State University is a nationally acclaimed leader in community-based learning and educational reform and serves more than 25,000 students with a mix of 76% undergraduate and 24% graduate students.

Position Summary and Responsibilities 

PSU is seeking an Area Coordinator who will report to the Director of Residence Life to contribute to the development and management of a comprehensive Residence Life program. This staff will provide leadership and direction for up to 45 paraprofessional staff to ensure the oversight of the operation of 10 buildings that house approximately 2000 residents (including PSU students and their domestic partners and family members). The staff is expected to contribute to the fostering of an environment for learning and social interaction that supports the mission of the University and to promote and model teamwork and establishment of an inclusive, supportive, collaborative, service-oriented multicultural environment. The Residence Life Program will support the mission of the University through strategic planning efforts in collaboration with academic affairs and student services. Residence Life Program staff will respond to resident student issues, concerns, and emergencies; develop appropriate committees; work cooperatively with other University departments to create co-curricular and experiential learning experiences for students; contribute to stewardship of campus climate, and contribute to assessment and evaluation of programs within student affairs. This is a full-time, live-in, fixed-term, 12-month unclassified, unrepresented, overtime exempt appointment. Candidates for this position are subject to a criminal background check.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

For complete position description please visit www.hrc.pdx.edu

 

Compensation

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $25,000 and $28,500 dependent upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or one dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter, resume (correspondence will be done primarily via email, so please submit an email address in your application), and the names and addresses of at least three references to:

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until finalists are identified.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.