Description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date01/16/2026Classification TitleAdvising and Student ServicesRankN - No RankWorking TitleCoordinator of Student Sustainability CenterDepartment332001 - SDO Student Activities OfficePosition NumberD94230RepresentationAU - AAUP RenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1Tenure StatusF - Fixed Term

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland 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.

Position SummaryThe 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.



Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of sustainability education
• Demonstrable experience working with student leaders
• Demonstrated practical experience in gardening for food production
• Clear and effective oral and written communication, including ability to synthesize large amounts of information in easy to understand formats
• Willingness and ability to use online systems including Google Drive, Calendar, and email applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local/regional ecology, including native plant identification and experience with native landscape management
• Knowledge of organic and sustainable gardening including soil health, composting, integrated pest management (IPM), and crop rotation for the local region.
• Experience in developing and leading hands-on, skills-based workshops related to food systems, gardening, or environmental education for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience managing a comprehensive volunteer program, including proficiency in the full volunteer lifecycle (recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, and recognition).
• Experience with volunteer management software or customer relationship management (CRM) systems for tracking volunteer hours, roles, and communication.
• Ability to develop training materials and policies that create an inclusive, safe, and engaging environment for volunteers of all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Interest in working on a multi-disciplinary team in a student-serving, student-centered higher education department

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/HoursMonday-Friday, 8am to 5pmTotal 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 $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.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Search Details Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening begins11/04/2025Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48659

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1. * Please name the specific field/discipline in which you received your degree.

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2. * How did you first find out about this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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