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.

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 Coordinator of the Student Sustainability Center (SSC) operates as part of the Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) team at Portland State. It is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for program oversight, student leadership development, and garden-based initiatives, all guided by the center's mission of engaging Portland State students in becoming intersectional sustainability leaders in order to create a community that is sustainable and just. This position manages the SSC's community gardens and ecological programming, including developing annual work plans and organizing educational workshops. A major component involves student leadership coordination, which includes supervising student staff, interns, and volunteers. The Coordinator is responsible for overall program development, outreach, and partnerships with diverse campus and community groups, while also handling administrative and fiscal tasks.

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 between $56,880 and $58,776.

PSU offers 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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