LAS UP FORWARD PSU Program Coordinator

Job title:

LAS UP FORWARD PSU Program Coordinator

Company

Portland State University

Job description

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references (including telephone numbers and email addresses).Position AnnouncementPosition DetailsProposed Start Date 03/03/2025
Classification Title Advising and Student Services
Rank N – No Rank
Working Title LAS UP FORWARD PSU Program Coordinator
Department 220101 – LAS Dean’s Office
Position Number D94068
Representation AU – AAUP
Renewable Renewable
End date, if applicable 06/30/2026
Position FTE Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE
Tenure Status F – Fixed TermPosition SummaryBrief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe brings together the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in pursuit of a better understanding of the world. Our faculty and scholars examine issues central to the human experience through historical, philosophical and creative lenses. They help improve how individuals and societies live through a more nuanced understanding of how we behave and interact. And they question the physical universe and test laws, principles and practices to create new knowledge.Our college also embraces interdisciplinary research, and our six research clusters integrate perspectives and expertise from several disciplines to address complex problems and innovate creative solutions.
Position SummaryThe Fostering Oregon’s Workforce in Advanced and Restorative Healthcare Program at Portland State University (FORWARD PSU) aims to prepare a cohort of 30 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate students to pursue a terminal degree in a health professions program (MPH, DMD, PharmD, MD) and enter critical healthcare roles in Oregon. Developed through a deep partnership between PSU and the Northwest Native American Center for Excellence at OHSU (NNACoE), FORWARD PSU will identify undergraduate AI/AN students on healthcare pathways and engage them in a holistic, paid 15-month intensive including clinical internships, multi-tiered mentorship, and culturally responsive curriculum to help ensure the future AI/AN representation in the healthcare workforce needed for a healthy Oregon.The Program Coordinator for the Fostering Oregon’s Workforce in Advanced and Restorative Healthcare Program (FORWARD PSU) is responsible for managing the comprehensive 15-month program designed to support and prepare 30 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate students for advanced healthcare careers. This role involves coordinating program activities, including clinical internships, mentorship, and culturally responsive curriculum, while ensuring effective communication between all constituents, including participants, faculty, mentors, and partner organizations like OHSU’s Northwest Native American Center for Excellence. The Program Coordinator will track student progress, facilitate workshops, support recruitment efforts, and work closely with the leadership team to ensure that the program meets its goals of increasing AI/AN representation in Oregon’s healthcare workforce.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Awareness of common institutional barriers for AI/AN (American Indian/Alaska Native) students
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with AI/AN students
• Ability to manage and coordinate events
• Strong interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with standard office software such as MS Office and Google Suite applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college students
• Knowledge of clinical health pathways
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, health, or relevant field (i.e. psychology, communications, education)
• Experience in new program development, coordination, strategic planning, and procedure development
• An understanding of or the willingness to learn about Indigenous ecological and cultural knowledge and partner to respectfully apply this framework to STEM student programming

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 StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm (at 1.0 FTE)
Total Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary 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 between $54,684 – $67,632 (at 1.0 FTE), but may be negotiated above this range, 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 :Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package:Application InstructionsAdditional InformationThis position may be renewed, subject to funding.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references (including telephone numbers and email addresses).
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No
Background Check Required Yes
Position End Date (if applicable) 06/30/2026
If you have questionsPlease contact Dr. Suzanne Estes at estess@pdx.edu.Search DetailsPosting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins 02/17/2025
Quick LinkSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * What is your highest degree earned?(Open Ended Question) * * Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received your degree.

Expected salary

$54684 – 67632 per year

Location

Portland, OR

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:22:54 GMT

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