Program Administrator

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 Program Administrator is the lead administrator position for the Institute on Aging, which also includes the Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC), the Oregon Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health and Aging (OCEBHA) and the Better with Age Initiative.

This position is responsible for assisting the IOA Director, faculty, and staff with coordinating a program of research, including research development and evaluation; establishing and defining operational programs and program guidelines needed for a research center; managing fiscal resources for research programs and projects; leading the support needed for recruitment, retention, communication, and faculty research initiatives; collaborating with IOA staff, PSU students and decision-makers; developing relationships with external groups and agencies; and supporting the SALC coordinator and SALC Advisory Council.

This is a variable FTE position, between .50 to 1.0 FTE, starting at .50 FTE, reporting directly to the IOA director.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

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 $58,596 ($29,298 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.

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