Student Organization Advisor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	05/13/2024
Classification Title	Advising and Student Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Student Organization Advisor
Department	332001 - SDO Student Activities Office
Position Number	D97319
Representation	AU - AAUP
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

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 slogan of “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 21,000 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. Student Activities and Leadership Programs’ (SALP) mission is to cultivate student engagement, leadership, and professional development in an effort to foster community and connection among students. SALP does this by advising student government and student media; supervising student-operated services; coordinating program areas such as the Student Community Engagement Center, Student Sustainability Center, and PSU Food Pantry; and advising over 100 student organizations and the student-run funding boards. Visit us athttps://www.pdx.edu/student-leadership/
Position Summary	The Student Organization Advisor will work with a diverse portfolio of student organizations including groups whose missions focus on identity, culture, and social issues as well as academic and career aspirations. This position facilitates student learning, success, and retention by providing advising for up to fifty student organizations, which includes mentoring and coaching student leaders; supporting group and leadership development; providing fiscal and administrative oversight; mediating student group conflict; assessing student needs; and autonomously working towards and prioritizing goals and deadlines. Advisors participate in department-wide initiatives that support the mission such as events, training, policy development and assessment. Each staff person in the department is responsible for promoting and modeling teamwork and establishment of an inclusive, collaborative, service-oriented multicultural environment.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of related professional experience. Knowledge and expertise in principles, concepts, and practices of higher education/student affairs.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in a relevant field and one or more years of experience advising/supporting student leaders. Student leadership development knowledge and experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience working with diverse college students in a university or college environment. Scheduling flexibility to meet student organization needs (some nights and weekends). Event planning experience.
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	40 hours per week. Scheduled hours can range from 7am to 7pm Mon-Fri; some evenings/nights and weekends required for supporting department and student events.
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 $54,684. 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

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins	04/18/2024
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44581

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Applicant Documents
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2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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