Multicultural Student Center Program Coordinator at Portland State University

Posted in Other about 3 hours ago.

Location: Portland, Oregon





Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date 11/01/2024
Classification Title Advising and Student Services
Rank N - No Rank
Working Title Multicultural Student Center Program Coordinator
Department 331620 - OSA Multicultural Center
Position Number D93078
Representation AU - AAUP
Renewable Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE 1.0
Tenure Status N - not applicable


Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The Cultural Centers at PSU, which include the Multicultural Center, La Casa Latina and the Native American Student and Community Center, create a vibrant community for students through multicultural programming and services in an environment conducive to enhancing student success through collaborative cultural, educational and social experiences :https://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/
Position Summary In collaboration with the Assistant Director and other Cultural Resource Center (CRC) staff, The Multicultural Program Coordinator provides leadership to the CRC’s as a whole to maintain and enhance an environment where multicultural students see themselves reflected, embraced, and valued.

The Program Coordinator facilitates the development and coordination of co-curricular programming that supports student success and retention through community-building activities, cultural programs, social justice pedagogy, leadership development, identity development, community service, and engagement. The Program Coordinator facilitates student involvement in planning and implementing programs, intersectional and multicultural, in all CRC’s and with other cultural and identity-based centers on campus. The Coordinator collaborates with student groups, on-campus departments, and community organizations to advance the mission of the Cultural Resource Centers. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Cultural Resource Centers.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers : https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/academicaffairs.web.wdt.pdx.edu/files/2023-02/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20Watermark%20Art%2018%20Updated%20Amendment%202022%2012Dec08.pdf

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience in program development focused on equity principles.
  • Knowledge of promising practices in adult student programming, student services, and activities; and community service programs.
  • Experience working with multicultural students and community members.
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and diverse cultures.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Competency with basic computer applications, e-mail, etc.
  • Demonstrated excellence in facilitating meetings, developing training on basic event planning, and running large group team-building exercises.
  • Experience with maintaining a budget.
  • Applied knowledge of social justice theories with a focus on equity.
  • Active listening, mentoring, interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and conflict mediation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the needs and experiences of multicultural communities and organizations.
  • Experience supervising adult student workers.
  • Strategic organizational skills to the ability to develop short-term and long-term plans.
  • Knowledge of higher education policies and program requirements and large public organizational structures.
  • Knowledge/experience with social media.
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 to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined.
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, 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


Search Details

Posting Close Date 10/15/2024
Projected Close Date for Posting Closes
Application screening begins 10/03/2024
Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46012


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please describe the degree program for your Bachelor's degree.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please provide a one-page (or less) response to the following question:1.What role do cultural centers play in student development and creating a diverse campus community in higher education?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * How did you first find out about this position?
    • PSU Website
    • Indeed.com
    • HERCJobs
    • Urban League of Portland
    • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
    • Oregon Employment Department
    • Social Media
    • Person Referral
    • Career Builder
    • Glass Door
    • Other - Please describe in the next Question
  5. If you selected Other, please describe.

    (Open Ended Question)



Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References
Optional Documents
  1. Link to professional websites, news articles, etc





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