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Posted June 05, 2026

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, United States 97201 Full Time
Reference: 285077839


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
Classification Title Athletics
Rank N - No Rank
Working Title Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Department 632800 - ATH M Basketball
Position Number D90815
Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE 1.0
Tenure Status N - not applicable


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 22,000 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 Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive men’s basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, and counseling student-athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program, fundraising and public relations; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky Conference.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 2-3 years of combined experience coaching or playing at the high school/collegiate level.
  • Ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.
  • Knowledge of basketball offense and defense.
Preferred Qualifications
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
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 $43,872 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


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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References
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