Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	11/01/2024
Classification Title	Office Specialist 2
Working Title	ITECK Community Partnership Coordinator
Department	220101 - LAS Dean's Office
Position Number	D99575
Representation	OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503
Position FTE	0.5 (20 hours per week)
End date, if applicable	06/30/2025

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 27,000 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. For information about the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, please visit : https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/
Position Summary	The ITECK Community Partnership Coordinator will serve as an ambassador of Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) programming within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) and the Indigenous Nations Studies Department. This role will include managing communications about the program for campus and off-campus community, assisting with ITECK events coordination, cultivating and maintaining relationships with ITECK partners, and supporting ongoing planning and fundraising efforts for the Vernier Science Center Indigenous Library and ITECK Center. The coordinator will be an integral member of a small ITECK team reporting to the CLAS Associate Dean for Undergraduate Engagement, and collaborating closely with Indigenous Nations Studies Department faculty and staff. The position will also collaborate as needed with staff from PSU’s Native American Student & Community Center and the PSU Foundation. This is a limited duration position, through 6/30/25, in accordance with Article 32 of the SEIU collective bargaining agreement :OPU-SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2022-2026
Minimum Qualifications from Classification	Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology AND one year of general clerical experience. Note: College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position	Awareness of ITECK and Indigenous knowledge systems Demonstrated experience with communications and events coordination Demonstrated experience with cultivating and sustaining community partnerships Basic knowledge of library and/or museum science Ability to participate in outdoor tending and other events requiring set up/break down of chairs, canopies; ability to lift 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Native Studies or a related field Experience with web content management. Experience using Banner or similar multi-user database.
Key Cultural Competencies	Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU 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	20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, scheduled between 8am - 5pm (In-person)
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $17.24 and $19.29. The SEIU rates increase by 2% on 11/1/24. PSU’s offer an excellent benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, plus a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. This .5 FTE position will share the premium cost prorated based on hours worked. Accrual of vacation, sick, and personal leave is prorated based on the FTE.

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